Connecticut Opens 2027 Insurance Enrollment Portal
Residents can now sign up for health and dental plans through the Access Health CT marketplace.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Insurance
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Access Health CT has officially opened its marketplace for 2027 health and dental insurance enrollment. Residents across Connecticut can access 22 qualified health plans through the state exchange.
Why it matters
The exchange provides access to essential coverage, with eight out of 10 customers qualifying for financial assistance to help lower their monthly insurance costs.
Access Health CT currently offers 22 qualified health plans through Anthem and ConnectiCare Benefits Inc. In 2026, the platform saw 157,246 total health plan sign-ups and 51,629 enrollments in Covered CT.
The players
Access Health CT
This is the official state-based health insurance marketplace that facilitates the purchase of private and subsidized health and dental plans for Connecticut residents.
Gov. Ned Lamont
He is the current Governor of Connecticut who introduced the Temporary Premium Assistance program to lower healthcare costs for state residents.
Anthem
This is one of the two insurance carriers currently providing qualified health plans through the Connecticut marketplace.
ConnectiCare Benefits Inc.
This company is one of the insurance carriers offering qualified health plans on the state exchange.
The details
Residents can complete their enrollment via the official website, through a dedicated call center, or by visiting community partners. Throughout October and November, the exchange is hosting various enrollment fairs in cities including Bloomfield, Bridgeport, Danbury, Manchester, Meriden, Middletown, and New London.
Timeline
Oct. 23, 2026: Open enrollment for 2027 coverage begins.
Dec. 15, 2026: Deadline for coverage starting Jan. 1.
Jan. 15, 2027: Open enrollment period ends.
Market Dynamics
The state marketplace functions as the local implementation of the individual mandate and insurance exchange provisions mandated by the Affordable Care Act. This continues the trend of states managing their own exchanges to provide targeted financial subsidies and regional coverage options.
Residents should check their eligibility for the Temporary Premium Assistance program, which has already saved over 10,500 participants $1.79 million. Small-business owners and early childhood employees should also review new tax credits and subsidies that may reduce their out-of-pocket insurance costs.
The takeaway
Enrolling by the mid-December deadline ensures that coverage begins effectively on the first day of the new year. Participants should utilize the state-sponsored enrollment fairs to verify if they qualify for specific programs like Covered CT or small-business tax credits.
What happens next
Open enrollment will continue with additional enrollment events planned throughout December 2026 and January 2027 to assist residents with the application process.
Further reading
Learn more about local plan options at the Connecticut Insurance section.
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