New DataHaven Estimates Show Risks to Healthcare Coverage in Connecticut Communities

On Sept. 3, DataHaven released a new report titled Coverage at Risk: Projected Losses in Medicaid and Access Health CT by Town and Community, analyzing the projected reductions in health insurance coverage tied to recent federal policy changes.

The report (ctdatahaven.org/coverageatrisk) includes links to interactive data visualizations and colorful maps, showing both the absolute number and share of the population impacted in each town and district.

These projected losses stem from federal legislation (the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”), which introduces administrative verification hurdles, work requirements, and stricter eligibility restrictions. Without intervention, coverage losses could raise healthcare costs for all Connecticut residents, strain safety-net institutions, and widen health disparities.

Disaggregations by income, race/ethnicity, household type, and place of birth are included in the report.

A media advisory with quotes is also available on its website https://www.ctdatahaven.org.