TROUBLE FINDING A DENTIST IN HUSKY A/MEDICAID?

Have your children or children you assist had trouble getting in to see a dentist who accepts HUSKY A  (Health Net, Blue Care Family Plan, Community Health Network of CT or Preferred One) for any of the following reasons?

a.  Can't find a local dentist (private or clinic-based) who accepts HUSKY A/Medicaid?

b.  Tried calling dentists who supposedly accept HUSKY A, but they didn't give an appointment?

c.  Difficulty with transportation to the dental provider? 

d.  Language/cultural barriers?

e.  DSS/HUSKY A HMO wouldn't assist in finding a dental provider, scheduling an appointment, etc.?

f.  Placed on a waiting list or other delay in trying to get care? 

g.  Other problem?

Under the law, children on HUSKY A/Medicaid should have regular preventive dental care and treatment.  They should also get reminders, transportation and other HELP from their HMOs.

 
Since this was not happening for thousands of families on Medicaid across Connecticut, legal aid lawyers for children filed a law suit 7 years ago to try to help. 
 

Please contact

Jamey Bell at Greater Hartford Legal Aid:  (860) 541-5046

Kristen Noelle Hatcher at Connecticut Legal Services:
(860) 225-8678 x108 or (800) 233-7619

                                                                                                                                              6/07