Does Workers' Compensation Count as Income When Applying for Husky D ConnectiCut?

Whether workers' compensation counts as income for Husky D ConnectiCut in Connecticut depends on the type of assistance you are seeking and how the payment is used. For Medicaid applications, most routine workers' compensation benefits are not counted as income for eligibility if you receive them because of a work injury. However, certain reimbursements or settlements may be treated differently depending on program rules at the time of application. The following explains what typically counts, how to document it, and what to watch for.