Phone, Internet, & Communication Services
It’s important to be able to reach your doctor when you have health concerns or to reach us when you have questions about the HUSKY Health program. As a HUSKY Health member, you may be eligible for free smartphone services and internet assistance. You can also sign up to receive helpful messages from us. Choose your topic below to learn more!
Important Contact Information
List of topics:
Free Smartphone
As a HUSKY Health member, you may be eligible to receive a free smartphone* through the Lifeline program.
HUSKY Health works with SafeLink Wireless to bring eligible HUSKY Health members:
- A free smartphone
- A limited amount of free data and minutes per month
- Unlimited text messages per month
- Unlimited free calls to HUSKY Health Member Engagement Services and 911
*There is a limit of one phone/wireless discount per household per lifetime.
It’s easy to get started
Click Here to ApplyIf you have questions about this program, call 1.877.631.2550.
Already have your own phone?
When you apply, select the "Keep your own smartphone" program.
Internet Assistance
HUSKY Health members may be eligible for $30 off their monthly internet bills through the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). ACP-eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers.
To find out if you qualify, and to see a list of participating service providers, please visit https://getinternet.gov.
For more information on how to apply, please visit https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/how-to-apply/ or call 1.877.384.2575.
Important Note About Internet Discounts
The one-time discount of $100 and the monthly internet assistance are not a part of your HUSKY Health benefit. You may be eligible because you are a HUSKY Health member, but these services are available through participating internet providers, not directly from HUSKY Health.
Email Subscription
HUSKY Health offers email subscriptions for some health topics. By signing up, you will receive fresh and engaging content on the topic of your choice. Topics you can sign up for include: asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), diabetes, or pregnancy. Click below to sign up!
Text Messaging
Text4Baby
Text4baby will send you text messages* messages on prenatal care, baby health, and parenting from pregnancy through baby’s first year. Messages are based on your baby’s due date or birthday.
*Message and data rates may apply.
You can also sign up by texting the word BABY to 511411 and following the prompts to get the messages that are right for you.
This portion of the HUSKY Health website is managed by Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc.®, the State of Connecticut’s Medical Administrative Services Organization for the HUSKY Health Program. For the general HUSKY Health website gateway, please visit portal.ct.gov/husky. HUSKY Health includes Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program, and is administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services.