ACCESS HEALTH CT ANNOUNCES SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD

[Lee Cruz]

ACCESS HEALTH CT ANNOUNCES SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD   Now, more than ever, people who are uninsured need options for health care coverage.  This is one opportunity, offered by the state's health insurance exchange, for people to explore getting coverage. In light of the threat coronavirus poses to public health, Access Health CT will allow uninsured individuals to sign up for health insurance coverage starting March 19 until April 2.  The only way to sign up for this NEW Special Enrollment Period is by calling 855-365-2428. Coverage will begin for all enrollees on April 1.    “We are experiencing a moment in history that requires flexibility and innovative ways to access healthcare,” said Chief Executive Officer at Access Health CT, James Michel.   Who's eligible? ONLY qualified individuals who are uninsured, lawfully present and not incarcerated.   When can I enroll? From March 19, 2020 through April 2, 2020.  When will my coverage start?  The effective date of coverage for all enrollments during the NEW Special Enrollment Period will be April 1, 2020.  How can I enroll?  PHONE ONLY: 855-805-4325 (TTY: 1- 855-365-2428) 8AM – 5PM   |   Monday – Friday **Table from Access Health CT

Lynne Ide, Director of Program & Policy Universal Health Care Foundation of Connecticut 290 Pratt Street, Meriden, CT 06450