DSS is the single state agency responsible for the administration of the States Connecticut Medicaid Assistance Program and the Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP). Medicaid and SCHIP are collectively described as the HUSKY Health Program.
The Connecticut Dental Health Partnership (CTDHP) operates a responsive Member Services Call Center for over 900,000 Connecticut residents who benefit from dental and oral healthcare as a part of HUSKY Health (Medicaid) programs. There are also a team of statewide Dental Health Care Specialists and Care Coordinators to provide training and help members with more complex oral healthcare needs.
The Connecticut Dental Health Partnership also handles the Grievance and Appeals process. Grievance and Appeals Representatives are here to help you understand why a service may or may not be covered and guide you through all the steps in the appeals process.