Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients are now eligible for insurance coverage through Access Health CT. 

Starting November 1, 2024, DACA recipients will be able to get health insurance coverage through state-based marketplaces. This change in the law means DACA recipients living in Connecticut can apply for health and/or dental insurance plans offered through Access Health CT. Depending on their household size and income, they may qualify for financial help such as Advance Premium Tax Credits (APTCs) or Cost-Sharing Reductions (CSRs).

There will be a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) starting November 1, 2024, to allow DACA recipients to enroll in coverage that starts as soon as December 1, 2024. Moving forward, anyone who becomes a DACA recipient will qualify for a 60-day SEP that starts on the day they are granted deferred action. 

Remember, all members of your tax household (with legal immigration status or not) should be included in your enrollment application. However, only those with a legal immigration status are eligible to receive health and/or dental coverage 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 do not qualify for regular Medicaid because of their immigration status. Eligibility for these programs depends on your age and/or household income. Click here to learn more.

Access Health CT cannot answer questions about DACA eligibility. For more information on DACA, visit https://www.uscis.gov/DACA.