NOW: CT lawmakers re-introducing bill for HUSKY Medicaid to cover “medically necessary” diapers up to 3 yrs old Last year, CT Dept. of Social Services raised cost concerns Tonight on News12CT: Meet a #Bridgeport mom who had to stay home from work because she couldn’t afford enough diapers

The excitement surrounding today's press conference, which called for Medicaid coverage of diapers, was incredible. Thank you to all the legislators who showed support, including Aundré Bumgardner and, of course, the bill's sponsor, Jillian Gilchrest. This is just the start!

Check out the coverage from last week's press conference in Hartford. Addressing this crisis cannot wait any longer! wtnh.com/news/connectic…

Our partners, like Melissa at Middlesex Health, help us reach families across Connecticut. Listen to her describe why we must address diaper affordability and access now.

Read this article to learn more about Jillian Gilchrest proposal to allow Medicaid to cover diapers. Many Connecticut families share a story like Mo's, and we must take action to address this affordability and health crisis here in Connecticut. ctinsider.com/connecticut/ar…

Advocates from across CT came together to support expanding Medicaid coverage for medically necessary diapers. Families, healthcare providers, and community leaders spoke up at the public hearing to make it clear: diapers are healthcare! ctnewsjunkie.com/2025/02/28/adv…

We’re here getting ready for the 99.1 PLR Shamrock & Roll !

HB6937 passed out of committee, bringing us one step closer to ensuring Medicaid covers medically necessary children’s diapers. Big thanks to Jillian Gilchrest and the bipartisan group of legislators championing this bill - the legislature is hard at work to address the affordability.

Connecticut can take the lead on diaper access—just like four other states already have. It’s time to set the standard for families nationwide. Share if you agree! #DiaperAccess #CTLeadership

Kisaidi's story is shared by families across Connecticut who are struggling to afford diapers and benefit from the Diaper Bank. Join us in calling on the CT legislature to do more to support families like hers this session.

Here at the CT Capitol on a Saturday during the final days of session. Lots of important bills-Early childhood education, Child tax credit and of course increasing funding for diapers.

With 200 leaders at National Diaper Bank Network National Conference on Poverty and Basic Needs. #ncpbn25

Hearing from keynote Nat Kendall-Taylor of FrameWorks Institute at the National Diaper Bank Network National Conference on Poverty and Basic Needs #ncpbn25