Connecticut: Access Health CT Final Enrollment Deadline Approaching

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Customers who enroll on or before Jan. 15, 2025 will have coverage beginning Feb. 1, 2025

HARTFORD, Conn. (Jan. 6, 2025) — Access Health CT (AHCT) today announced the deadline to enroll in health and dental coverage starting Feb. 1, 2025 is Jan. 15, 2025. This is the final deadline for the 2025 Open Enrollment Period. 

The Open Enrollment Period for Connecticut residents to shop, compare and enroll in health insurance or renew their coverage began Nov. 1, 2024. Customers may enroll in either health or dental coverage, or both.

AHCT is the only place state residents can get financial help to pay for their health insurance. Nearly 90% of customers received financial assistance last year. Some customers might qualify for the Covered CT Program. This program provides no-cost coverage for eligible residents.

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

“If you have not enrolled in health coverage for 2025, now is the time to do so,” said Access Health CT Chief Executive Officer James Michel. “We encourage you to take this important step in making sure you and your family have a happy, healthy year.”

There are several ways to get free help in person, online and over the phone.

AHCT is hosting five one-day enrollment fairs throughout the state during January. 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 is also listed.

Customers can also get help from aCertified Broker or Enrollment Specialist in their community.

To find a broker near you, go online to AccessHealthCT.com and click ‘Get Help’.

“Our Certified Brokers can help make sure you’re enrolling in the right plan for you,” Michel said.

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.

Live chat is available from 8:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. Jan. 15, 2025.

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 Jan. 15, 2025.

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