Managing Your Plan
Premium and Monthly Bills
Last Updated: October 21, 2026Premium amounts Your premium (an amount that’s paid for an insurance policy) is based on: Your age at the start of the policy The area (county) in which you live You pay your monthly premium directly to your insurance company, not Access Health CT. How is my monthly bill calculated? Your premium amount minus any financial...
Application Disclaimers
Last Updated: October 20, 2026You must agree to the following disclaimers to complete your application. If you do not agree to the disclaimers, you will not be eligible to enroll in a Qualified Health Plan or Medicaid. Medicaid Only Disclaimers: You may be eligible for programs offered through the Department of Social Services such as Medicaid (known as HUSKY...
Language Translation Assistance and TTY
Last Updated: October 20, 2026How may I get assistance with language translation or TTY? If you require assistance in another language, we have translators trained in over 100 languages that are here to help. Please contact the Access Health CT call center at 1-855-805-4325. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you may use the TTY at 1-855-789-2428...
Special Enrollment Period for Personal Care Attendants (PCA) and Direct Support Professionals (DSP)
Last Updated: October 20, 2026Access Health CT will provide a Special Enrollment Period from March 15, 2023 to May 15, 2023 to help eligible Personal Care Attendants (PCAs) and Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) to enroll in health insurance. If they qualify, these PCAs and DSPs can enroll in no- or low-cost coverage, including a Qualified Health Plan with some...
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Last Updated: October 20, 2026Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are no longer eligible to enroll in health or dental insurance through Access Health CT. DACA recipients are not eligible to enroll in regular HUSKY Health programs, including Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). However, there are State programs available for children and pregnant individuals who...
Advance Premium Tax Credit Disclaimer
Last Updated: October 20, 2026If you enroll in a Qualified Health Plan (QHP) and you are eligible for advance payments of the Premium Tax Credit (APTC) you can choose to use the full amount to reduce your monthly premium OR take less by using the scale in the disclaimer below. The sliding scale appears in the disclaimer below. You Should Know:...
Questions about My Bill
Last Updated: October 20, 2026Your first bill will be sent from the insurance company you choose (Anthem or ConnectiCare Benefits, Inc.) about 5-10 days after your enrollment status is Initiated. Your insurance policy will not go into effect until you make your first payment. The payment must go directly to your insurance company, not Access Health CT. You may use your...
Coverage Effective Dates for Qualified Health Plans
Last Updated: October 20, 20261. How are effective dates determined? When you enroll during Open Enrollment determines when your health and/or dental coverage will start: For coverage starting January 1, 2027, you must enroll and complete your application by December 15, 2026. For coverage starting February 1, 2027, you must enroll and complete your application between December 16, 2026...
Annual Open Enrollment Guide
Last Updated: August 25, 2026Learn how to apply for or change your health plan during the annual open enrollment period with Access Health CT.