Women's services

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Comprehensive health support for women

Welcome to our Women's Health page! We’re here to help you stay healthy with caring programs and services. Learn about five common health issues women face today: heart disease, breast cancer, reproductive health, mental health, and osteoporosis. We want to support you at every step, from starting a family to staying strong as you age.

Women's care

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Care at every age

HUSKY Health offers affordable, comprehensive medical coverage, ensuring women and children can get vital healthcare services in Connecticut.

  • Long term medical support 
    Learn more about support for chronic disease, including financial assistance for healthcare, assisted living, and more.
  • Maternity care 
    CT offers prenatal care, HUSKY, WIC, home visits, and breastfeeding support for women.
  • People with disabilities 
    Find Medicaid, home care, vocational rehab, assistive tech, and legal advocacy for CT residents with disabilities.

Women and children

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Women and children services

Making sure women and children have the care they need is a priority for CT. If you’re pregnant or have children, you have options for health care insurance and may qualify for support services.
  • WIC 
    The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children provides food and breastfeeding assistance.
  • HUSKY B 
    The new HUSKY B prenatal care program offers coverage for unborn children of non-citizens.
  • Home visits 
    Home visit programs reach pregnant women and parents and caregivers of children under the age of 5.

Support for chronic disease

Learn more about programs that support women.


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Breast and cervical cancer prevention

The Connecticut Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program offers breast and cervical cancer screening, diagnostic, and treatment services free of charge.

Learn about cancer support  

Heart Disease

Accidents happen even in the safest of homes. The CT WISEWOMAN Program helps 40-64 year-old women reduce their risk for heart disease. Make sure you know what to do for scrapes, choking, and other accidents.

See the WISEWOMAN Program  

Sexual violence

Mental health matters for kids too. A free and confidential statewide hotline is available 24-hours a day, seven days a week to listen and offer support. We have guidance for stress and anxiety in children.

See how we offer support  

Reproductive rights

Connecticut law guarantees the right to abortion care. Learn more about your rights, paying for care, and free legal assistance.

Help at home

Find health resources and paying for them can be confusing. We have answers to questions and experts who can help you get enrolled.