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December 2011

Children's Dental Services in the HUSKY Program: Program Improvements Led to Increased Utilization in 2009 and 2010

In 2008, Connecticut made significant changes in the HUSKY Program that were designed to improve access to dental care for children. The results of this research report show that in 2009 and 2010, the number and percentage of children who receive dental services increased over previous years when the HUSKY Program was delivered through a program of risk-based managed care.

Issue Area:
Health
December 2011

Births to Mothers with HUSKY Program and Medicaid Coverage: 2009

A report on births to Connecticut mothers with HUSKY Program or Medicaid health coverage in 2009

Issue Area:
Health
December 2011

The State of Working Connecticut 2011: Wages, Job Sector Changes, and the Great Recession

The overview of wage trends for Connecticut workers before, during, and after the economic recession finds wage gains for the highest-paid workers, along with stagnation or losses for many other workers.

Issue Area:
Family Economic Security
November 2011

Poverty, Income, and Health Insurance in Connecticut Cities and Towns: Summary of 2008-2010 Data from the American Community Survey

The U.S. Census Bureau has released data on social and economic indicators for 54 mid-sized and large cities and towns in Connecticut.

Issue Areas:
Family Economic Security, Health
October 2011

Are CT Business Tax Credits Creating Jobs? Would We Know if They Weren't?

Tax credits are spending through the tax code. Since tax credits are designed to achieve specific policy objectives, these "tax expenditures" have much in common with direct expenditures, yet they mostly evade the standards of accountability and transparency required of traditional spending measures.

Issue Areas:
Budget and Tax, Family Economic Security
October 2011

Uninsured Children in Connecticut: 2010

This brief summarizes recent uninsured estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Issue Area:
Health
October 2011

National Health Insurance Reform: Opportunities and Challenges for Connecticut’s Immigrant Families

The health insurance landscape has shifted significantly over the last few years, with many developments that affect immigrants. 

Issue Area:
Health
October 2011

To Steer Course out of Downturn, Connecticut Needs More Hands on Deck

Restoring job growth and economic competitiveness in CT will require more hands on deck.

Issue Area:
Budget and Tax
October 2011

Benchmarking Connecticut

As Connecticut works towards a plan for economic growth and job creation, it is essential that we understand our strengths and weaknesses.

Issue Area:
Family Economic Security
September 2011

State of Working Connecticut, 2011: Jobs, Unemployment, and the Great Recession

This report on Connecticut's unemployment landscape reveals growing disparities in Connecticut's labor force, and highlights the unequal impact of the Great Recession across demographic groups and geography in our state.

Issue Areas:
Budget and Tax, Family Economic Security