How to Report Life Changes to Access Health CT and Why It’s Important
Life can change in many ways. You might have a change in income (how much money your household makes), get married or have a baby. When these things happen, it’s important to tell Access Health CT (AHCT) right away. Reporting life changes will help you get the right...
Navigating health coverage when you’re self-employed: A guide to Access Health CT options
Being self-employed means you can set your own schedule and be your own boss. But it also means that you may need to find your own health or dental coverage. Access Health CT (AHCT) is here to help you get the coverage you need.Understanding coverage If you’re...
How and why you need to verify your personal information with Access Health CT
When you apply for health coverage through Access Health CT (AHCT), we might ask you to provide certain documents to verify your personal information. These are called verification documents. They help us check important information like your household income,...
Look for Form 1095-A from Access Health CT to file your Federal Income Tax Return
Tax season is here. If you were enrolled in health insurance through Access Health CT (AHCT) last year, you’ll need Form 1095-A to file your federal income tax return. This Form has details about your health plan and any financial help you received. Keep it safe, just...
Access Health CT Broker Academy: Sign Up for an Information Session
Do you want to help your community access the healthcare they need? The Access Health CT (AHCT) Broker Academy Program can help you start a rewarding career while improving the health of your community. With our training, you’ll gain the skills to guide people toward...
Sign Up for the ArrayRx Program to Save on Prescription Drugs
Are you missing out on saving money for your prescriptions? ArrayRx is a digital discount card that can be used at most pharmacies to lower the cost of some medications. This program was launched in Connecticut in 2023 by Governor Ned Lamont and Comptroller Sean...
Get Free In-Person Help
Access Health CT (AHCT) helps Connecticut residents when and where they need it. We hold different kinds of enrollment events in places where people can get one-on-one help with their applications for health and dental coverage. The best part is that all help is free...
Open Enrollment: 2025 Health and Dental Plans Overview
During Open Enrollment, you can sign up for health and dental insurance plans or make changes to your current plan. Let’s go over some key things you need to know about the health and dental plans offered through Access Health CT (AHCT).What’s Included in Your Health...
Five Questions to Ask When Shopping for a Health Plan
This year, Access Health CT has 22 health plans from high-quality insurance carriers to choose from, categorized by metal level. You can select a plan that best meets your health needs and fits your financial situation. With so many choices, it is important to know...
Ten Essential Health Benefits Are Included in Every Plan
All health plans offered through Access Health CT provide coverage for ten Essential Health Benefits. This means our coverage options include preventive services, emergency room visits, hospitalization, prescription drugs, mental health services and more. These...
Consider Using a Certified Broker for Help
Across Connecticut, there are more than 650 independent insurance brokers who are trained and certified by Access Health CT. They’re ready to help you — for free — with just about anything related to getting health or dental coverage. In fact, nearly half of the...
Getting Started with Access Health CT: Create an Online Account
If you’re considering applying for health or dental coverage through Access Health CT, the first thing you should do is create an online account. That will make it easier to manage your application process and your coverage once you enroll.How to create an account...
New State-Funded Health Coverage Now Available for Some Children and DACA recipients living in Connecticut
State HUSKY A and B now offered through the Department of Social Services for eligible non-citizen childrenConnecticut has two state-funded health coverage programs for children. These programs provide coverage for uninsured children ages 0-15 who cannot enroll in...
How to Take Charge of Your Mental Health
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. At Access Health CT (AHCT), we’re committed to helping Connecticut residents access resources to support their mental well-being. In fact, mental health services are covered by the Affordable Care Act...
Resources for Lawfully Present Immigrants
At Access Health CT, our goal is to bridge the gap in health disparities and make healthcare more accessible to more people. This may include some immigrants in the United States. If you are lawfully present in the United States and are a resident of Connecticut, you...
If You’ve Had a Recent Life Change, You May Qualify to Enroll in Health and/or Dental Coverage Outside of Open Enrollment
Access Health CT’s goal is to connect you to the best health and/or dental insurance plan for you. We do that each year starting November 1 during Open Enrollment (OE). But did you know that some people may qualify for enrollment outside of OE? If you recently...
Supporting Healthy Black Communities: Closing the Health Equity Gap
Connecticut’s population is becoming increasingly diverse. In fact, the number of Connecticut residents who identify as a person of color increased to 36.8% in 2020. It was previously 28.8% in 2010, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. Despite the increase in diversity,...
Choose a Health Insurance Plan through Access Health CT
Plan Options for You & Your Family Choosing a health insurance plan can be complex. From Bronze, Gold and Silver level options to the different insurance companies and provider networks — there are many things to think about. That’s why it’s so important to make...
In-Person Help from Access Health CT
What’s the difference between Enrollment Fairs and Enrollment Locations? And how do they compare with Navigators? Learn about all the different ways you can get in-person help with your application, verifying documents, and speaking with a Certified Broker about...
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by Getting a Healthy Start for Yourself and Your Community
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 through October 15. This presents an opportunity for Access Health CT to highlight the fact that underserved communities in Connecticut have mostly people of color and more specifically, people from Latin American backgrounds,...
Learn more about Healthy Chats at Access Health CT
Don’t miss out on Access Health CT’s monthly Zoom Healthy Chats! These meetings are a convenient way to get more information on health and dental coverage options. Access Health CT (AHCT) is committed to creating equitable access to health and dental coverage across...
Preventive Care…what’s it all about?
Scheduling routine annual physical exams with your Primary Care Physician (PCP) is key to keeping up on your healthcare needs and detecting health problems before they become serious. When most people make their to-do list, it is filled with daily tasks, chores and...
National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
Help Access Health CT shine the spotlight on National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month! Fireworks, barbeques and hearty laughs with family and friends—As Americans, those are the images that come to mind when we think of the month of July. But did you know that...
Make the Most out of Your Investment in Health Insurance
Learn about your access to Essential Health Benefits that come at no additional cost to you Your family’s health begins with you. At Access Health CT, we want to help you live your healthiest life — and having healthcare coverage means you’re off to a great start. Did...
The Access Health CT Broker Academy Program
Become an insurance broker to improve the health and well being of your community while earning income for you and your familyTell me more about the program: Do you want to be more involved in your community while also creating a transformative career path? Then the...
New Special Enrollment Period for Personal Care Attendants and Direct Care Professionals
This is a Special Chance to Enroll in Health Insurance and Financial Assistance for Health-Related ExpensesAre you a Personal Care Attendant (PCA) or Direct Support Professional (DSP)? If so, you might be eligible for a Special Enrollment Period, from March 15, 2023...
Seven Great Reasons to Take Another Look at Your Healthcare Coverage
We’ve all become more focused on protecting our health and our pocketbooks, so this is a great time to take a second look at your healthcare coverage. You might be surprised to find that there are many types of coverage you can choose from, and that you may qualify...
The Inflation Reduction Act Means More Access to Affordable Coverage in CT
Residents can act during the Open Enrollment Period starting November 1. Many current customers continue to see lower monthly bills. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) makes health insurance coverage more affordable by greatly reducing monthly payments (premiums) for...
Enrolling in Dental Insurance Is Easier Than Ever Before
Starting November 1, 2022 you can add a dental plan directly to your health insurance enrollment application If your health insurance plan does not provide full dental coverage for adults, stand-alone dental plans are a great option. You can now shop, compare and...
3 Things Everyone Should Know About the Covered Connecticut Program
Some Connecticut residents that meet specific eligibility requirements are paying $0 for their health insurance coverage, thanks to the new Covered Connecticut Program created by the State of Connecticut. The Covered Connecticut Program provides health...
Options When Losing Your Health Insurance Due to Job Loss
Better, Less Expensive Choices for You and Your Family As the unemployment rate in Connecticut continues to rise, Access Health CT wants to make sure you and your family are and continue to be covered.