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Enrolling for 2026

This article has information about the new Special Enrollment Period for 2026 Temporary Premium Assistance that ends on June 30, 2026. If you don't have a Qualifying Life Event, you must call us to see if you qualify for 2026 Temporary Premium Assistance.

Learn more about other opportunities to enroll, like HUSKY Health, Covered CT and Qualifying Life Events.

 

 

Step 1: Determine your eligibility for additional financial help 

There is additional financial help to lower the cost of health coverage through Access Health CT for eligible Connecticut residents. This help replaces some or all of the federal enhanced premium tax credits which expired at the end of 2025. 

 

Households with an annual income at 100% and up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) and who are not enrolled in the Covered CT Program will be eligible for Temporary Premium Assistance for the difference between APTC amounts and the expired tax credits replaced. Households with an annual income over 400% and up to 500% FPL will be eligible for Temporary Premium Assistance for 50% of the expired tax credit amount. 

 

Use the information below to help determine if you are eligible for this financial help.  

 

Household Income Ranges by Federal Poverty Level (FPL)
Household Size 100–200% FPL 400–500% FPL
1 $15,650 – $31,300 $62,600.01 – $78,250
2 $21,150 – $42,300 $84,600.01 – $105,750
3 $26,650 – $53,300 $106,600.01 – $133,250
4 $32,150 – $64,300 $128,600.01 – $160,750
5 $37,650 – $75,300 $150,600.01 – $188,250

 

Step 2: Enroll in qualifying coverage 

Our Enrollment Specialists can help make sure you are receiving all the financial assistance you qualify for. Please call us if: 

  • You need to enroll in health coverage for 2026. 
  • You enrolled, but did not select a Bronze, Silver or Gold Plan. 
  • You enrolled but did not say that you are requesting financial assistance or didn’t accept all the federal financial help (APTCs) available. 

 

Call us at 1-855-805-4325. If you are deaf or hearing impaired, you may call with a relay operator or use the TTY at 1-855-789-2428. Help is available in multiple languages. 

 

IMPORTANT: 

If you have a Qualifying Life Event, you will be able to see the 2026 Temporary Premium Assistance reflected in your premium estimate when you shop for and compare health plans online through Access Health CT.  

If you don't have a Qualifying Life Event, you must call us to see if you qualify for 2026 Temporary Premium Assistance.

 

 

Step 3: Confirm your enrollment

Our call center representatives will help you determine if you are eligible to enroll through the Special Enrollment Period. After enrollment, eligible customers will receive a notice in the mail from Access Health CT with the amount of their premium assistance. Insurance companies will send consumers updated premium bills with the credit for the amount. 

 

Still have questions? 

Access Health CT is here to help. All help is free.