Access Health CT, Connecticut's state-based health insurance marketplace, reported record enrollment in 2024. A total of 129,000 people are enrolled in eligible health plans, a significant increase from the 108,142 enrollees at the end of open enrollment. Previous year. This jump in enrollment represents the highest number since the state-based market began in 2013.
Of those enrolled, 27,393 residents enrolled for insurance through the Covered CT program, which provides free insurance to eligible Connecticut residents. Under this program, Connecticut covers the consumer portion of insurance premiums and cost-sharing, making health care more accessible to people in need.
In addition to general medical insurance increases, there has also been a notable increase in the number of residents purchasing dental insurance, with a total of 14,050 people now having access to dental care.
Access Health CT attributes the increase in enrollment to a number of new brokers who helped residents process their applications. They also said targeted marketing and advocacy campaigns helped increase enrollment, with an emphasis on underserved communities and neighborhoods with large populations of uninsured residents. Stated.
Perhaps the biggest factor was the lifting of Medicaid expansions related to the coronavirus public health emergency.
Medicaid termination begins April 1, 2023, allowing residents who are no longer covered by HUSKY Health to receive financial assistance to enroll in a qualified health insurance plan. became.
“Achieving these enrollment numbers requires the dedication and hard work of many people,” said Access Health CT CEO James Michel. “Thanks to our staff, community partners, partnership with the Department of Human Services, brokers and mentors at the Broker Academy, the legislative community, and many others, this open enrollment was extremely successful. I am proud to work with people I believe in and who understand the importance of health insurance coverage for everyone in Connecticut.”
The recruitment period ended earlier this week, but residents can still sign up if they lose their job or experience another major life event.
