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ACCESS HEALTH CT EXTENDS 2020 HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD

 For Immediate Release

Contact: Kathleen Tallarita, Kathleen.tallarita@ct.gov, 860.757.5339

***Available in Spanish upon request***

 ACCESS HEALTH CT EXTENDS 2020 HEALTH INSURANCE OPEN ENROLLMENT PERIOD

Extension ends January 15, 2020

  • Access Health CT extended the 2020 health insurance Open Enrollment period until January 15, 2020.
  • If customers are already covered by an insurance plan through Access Health CT for January 2020 and would like to pick a new plan starting in February 2020, they must pay their January monthly bill (premium).
  • If individuals choose a plan during the extension, the coverage will start on February 1, 2020.

 

HARTFORD, Conn. (December 16, 2019)—Access Health CT (AHCT) today announced an extension for the 2020 health insurance Open Enrollment period until January 15, 2020. Access Health CT customers who enrolled in a plan for 2020 now have the option to keep it or find a new plan; however if they make a plan change during this extension period, the new plan will have a start date of February 1, 2020 and they must pay the January bill (premium) for the original plan.

In addition, if new customers sign up for health insurance plans through Access Health CT from now until January 15, 2020, their coverage will start February 1, 2020.

“We know there are customers who are automatically enrolled in a health insurance plan every year who do not notice changes in their out-of-pocket costs or premiums until they use their plan or get their bills,” said Chief Executive Officer of AHCT, James Michel. “There is a lot to think about when selecting a health insurance plan and we want to make sure our customers are able to pick the best plan for themselves and their families. We hope this extra time gives them the ability to make sure they picked a plan that fits their needs and gives them the best value in 2020.”

Access Health CT will continue to offer free help to all Connecticut residents during the extension:

  • Over the phone: 1-855-805-4325 (TTY 1-855-789-2428). Hours may vary.

*Closed December 25 & 28, 2019 and January 1, 2020.

About Access Health CT

Access Health CT (AHCT), Connecticut’s official health insurance marketplace established in 2011, supports health reform efforts at the state and national level. AHCT provides Connecticut residents with resources for better health, and an enhanced and more coordinated healthcare experience, which results in healthier people, healthier communities and a healthier Connecticut. AHCT’s mission is to increase the number of insured residents in Connecticut, promote health, lower costs, and eliminate health disparities. Connecticut residents and small business owners can compare and enroll in healthcare coverage and apply for tax credits for individuals through AHCT. AHCT (or the Marketplace) also partners with the Dept. of Social Services for eligibility and enrollment with state Medicaid Insurance and Children’s Health Insurance Programs. For more information, please visit www.AccessHealthCT.com, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AccessHealthCT and follow us on Twitter @AccessHealthCT.