Connecticut: Access Health CT Open Enrollment Period begins Nov. 1st

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Connecticut residents can shop, compare and enroll in quality health insurance plans from Nov. 1, 2024 through Jan. 15, 2025

HARTFORD, Conn. (Oct. 31, 2024) — Access Health CT (AHCT) announced the Open Enrollment period begins Nov. 1, 2024 and ends Jan. 15, 2025. Connecticut residents can shop, compare, and enroll in health insurance plans or renew their coverage. Customers may also enroll in dental insurance through AHCT.

When you enroll affects when your coverage starts. If customers enroll on or before Dec. 15, 2024, coverage will start Jan. 1, 2025. If they enroll between Dec. 16, 2024 and Jan. 15, 2025, coverage will start Feb. 1, 2025.

AHCT is the only place Connecticut residents can get financial help to pay for their health insurance. Nearly 90% of AHCT customers enrolled in a Qualified Health Plan (QHP) receive assistance. Some customers might also qualify for the Covered CT Program. This program provides no cost insurance for eligible residents.

There are 22 Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) available for customers to choose from this year. Plans are available from three insurance carriers, including Anthem, ConnectiCare Benefits Inc., and ConnectiCare Insurance Company Inc.

Starting Nov. 1, people who are part of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program and live in Connecticut can sign up for health and dental insurance through AHCT.

“This is the time to take control of your health. Enroll in a health and dental plan and remember to get your preventive care. Annual checkups and health screenings can help you detect or prevent illness and disease,” said Access Health CT Chief Executive Officer James Michel. “We’re here to help you get the health coverage you need to live a healthy life.”

Free help to sign up is available online, in person and over the phone.

There are many ways to get free, in-person help. AHCT hosts one-day enrollment fairs throughout the state. Enrollment fairs are usually held in the evening during the week or on weekends. Customers can also visit enrollment locations and Navigator partner locations during regular business hours. For a list of enrollment fairs and to register, visit the Enrollment Events webpage on the AHCT website. Information about enrollment locations and Navigator locations are also listed.

Customers can also get help from acertified broker or enrollment specialist in their community.

“Brokers are a wonderful resource for Connecticut residents,” said Michel. “They are free to work with and our network includes brokers who can speak in many different languages. If you would like help with the application process or would like to work with an expert who can help make a plan recommendation, a broker can help. Go online to AccessHealthCT.com and click ‘Get Help’ or call our call center to find a broker that can work with you.”

To get help over the phone, customers can call 1-855-805-4325, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Help is available in over 100 languages.

The call center will be open from 8:00 a.m. to midnight on Dec. 15, 2024 and Jan. 15, 2025.

The call center will be closed on Nov. 28, 2024, Nov. 29, 2024, Dec. 25, 2024 and Jan. 1, 2025.  

Customers who are deaf or hearing impaired may use TTY at 1-855-789-2428 or call a relay operator.

For free help online, customers can visit AccessHealthCT.com. They can also chat live with a customer service representative by clicking the “Live Chat” icon on the website. Live chat is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.