Access Health CT’s 2026 Enrollment Deadline Extended, State Subsidies Available for Some
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James Michel, CEO of Access Health CT, speaks about health care subsidies at a media briefing on Nov. 21, 2025 in Hartford, CT. Photo credit: Karla Ciaglo, CTNewsJunkie
According to officials, Access Health CT is working with state officials on a plan to implement the new state subsidy program that will lower costs for eligible Connecticut residents who purchase their health insurance through the exchange.
Access Health CT, Connecticut’s official health insurance marketplace, has extended the final deadline to enroll in a health or dental plan for 2026 to Saturday, Jan. 31. The original deadline was Jan. 15.
Customers who enroll now will have coverage starting Feb. 1. Customers can also renew their coverage.
Recent state and federal changes mean the amount of financial help available and who is eligible have changed, officials said. However, financial assistance is still available.
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