Connecticut: Access Health CT announces residents can now request insurance options when filing taxes

via Access Health CT:

Connecticut Residents Can Now Request Information About Health Insurance Options While Filing Taxes

HARTFORD, Conn. (April 7, 2025) — Access Health CT (AHCT) and the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) today announced that Connecticut residents can now check a box on their state income tax return to get information about health coverage options. In 2023, the state passed Public Act 23-204 which provided the authority for this partnership.

AHCT is the official health insurance marketplace for Connecticut and the only place to get financial help to help offset the cost of health coverage. Eligible customers can enroll in Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) or other low- or no-cost health coverage including the Covered CT Program which provides health and dental coverage at no cost to the customer, or HUSKY Health, Connecticut’s Medicaid Program and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).  

Those who check the box will receive information about coverage options and financial help from AHCT.

“Thanks to our new Covered CT Program and President Biden’s expansion of the Affordable Care Act, there are a lot of people who may be eligible for free or low-cost health insurance in Connecticut who may not know it,” said State Senator Matt Lesser. “This initiative will help families get quotes and learn about the benefits they are already eligible for. Similar programs have worked in states like Maryland. I was thrilled to author this provision and am grateful for the collaboration of the Governor’s Office, Access Health CT, and the Department of Revenue Services, and going forward, I hope we can continue to streamline health care and get better information to consumers.”

“We welcome this opportunity to collaborate with the Department of Revenue Services to reach new audiences that may be in need of quality, affordable health coverage options,” said Access Health CT Chief Executive Officer James Michel. “We are the only place where Connecticut residents can qualify for financial help to lower health insurance costs, and this helps us get the word out to even more people that assistance is available.”

“Tax season is a busy time, and this is one way we can make things a little easier for people who want to learn more about health coverage options in Connecticut,” said DRS Commissioner Mark Boughton. “We’re happy to collaborate with Access Health CT and do our part to help share this important information.”