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Connecticut Health Insurance Guide

Connecticut runs its own exchange, Access Health CT, and has expanded Medicaid to cover more low-income residents.

Marketplace Type	State-Based Marketplace
Medicaid Expanded	Yes
Department of Insurance	Connecticut Insurance Department
Open Enrollment	As a State-Based Marketplace, the state sets its own open enrollment window and can extend it beyond the federal dates, so residents should confirm exact deadlines on the state exchange site each year.

Marketplace Type

State-Based Marketplace

Medicaid Expanded

Yes

Department of Insurance

Connecticut Insurance Department

Open Enrollment

As a State-Based Marketplace, the state sets its own open enrollment window and can extend it beyond the federal dates, so residents should confirm exact deadlines on the state exchange site each year.

Connecticut operates its own state-based marketplace, Access Health CT, rather than relying on the federal HealthCare.gov site. Residents shop for plans, check subsidy eligibility, and enroll directly through the state exchange.

Connecticut has expanded Medicaid under the ACA, so adults earning up to 138% of the federal poverty level generally qualify for HUSKY Health, the state's Medicaid program, instead of needing a marketplace plan with subsidies.

Because Access Health CT is a state-run exchange, it can offer its own outreach programs and enrollment assistance beyond what's available on HealthCare.gov, and its enrollment calendar may differ from the federal schedule. Shoppers should also compare deductibles carefully, since Connecticut's individual market has a mix of higher-deductible and more comprehensive plan options.

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Connecticut Health Insurance FAQ

What is Connecticut's health insurance marketplace called?

Access Health CT, the state's own exchange.

Is Medicaid expanded in Connecticut?

Yes. Connecticut's HUSKY Health program covers adults up to 138% of the federal poverty level under ACA expansion.