Access Health CT Opens Enrollment for 2027 Health Insurance Plans
Connecticut's state health insurance marketplace, Access Health CT, will conduct its open enrollment period for 2027 from October 23 to December 23, as announced by state officials. During this timeframe, residents of Connecticut can shop for, compare, and either enroll in new health and dental insurance plans or renew their existing coverage.
The start date for coverage is contingent upon when individuals enroll. Those who complete their enrollment by December 15, 2026, will see their coverage activate on January 1, 2027. Conversely, enrollments completed from December 16 to December 23, 2026, will take effect on February 1, 2027.
Previously, Access Health CT's enrollment periods extended from November 1 to January 15. However, recent federal regulations mandate that marketplaces shorten this window to nine weeks, concluding by December 31. This regulatory change is currently being challenged in court.
Access Health CT Chief Executive Officer James Michel noted, "We want to make sure our customers get ahead of their health insurance decisions before the end of the year." By initiating the enrollment period a week earlier than before, the agency aims to provide more time for residents to evaluate their insurance options and utilize the various forms of assistance offered.
Regardless of federal adjustments, financial aid continues to be accessible through Access Health CT, which remains the exclusive source for Connecticut residents seeking financial support for their health insurance costs. Certain residents might also qualify for the Covered CT Program, offering no-cost insurance to those eligible.
Michel emphasized the availability of support beyond the designated enrollment period, stating, "Even outside open enrollment, our customers can come to us and we’ll get them the help they need."
Resources for Connecticut Residents
Access Health CT provides multiple resources to assist consumers in finding suitable health coverage. These include appointments with certified broker services, access to navigator sites, and consultations with a Mobile Enrollment Team offering personalized assistance. Services are available in both English and Spanish and can be accessed online, in person, or over the phone.
For phone inquiries, the customer service line is available weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1-855-805-4325, with translation services in over 100 languages. Support for customers who are deaf or hearing impaired is offered through TTY at 1-855-789-2428.
Online assistance is also available via the Access Health CT website, where live chat is offered on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Access Health CT serves as the official insurance marketplace for Connecticut, established in 2011 with a mission to lower the number of uninsured residents and address health disparities by enabling informed health plan selections. More information is available at AccessHealthCT.com.