I lost my health insurance during the COVID-19 crisis. What do I do now?
NOTE: Deadlines are approaching for residents who lost health insurance due to job loss to qualify for coverage through Access Health CT
- Connecticut residents who may have lost their jobs from a furlough or layoff within the last two months must act quickly if they would like to enroll in health care coverage through Access Health CT, the state’s health insurance marketplace.
- In general, people who lost health insurance due to a job loss have 60 days to apply for coverage through Access Health CT, as that job loss is considered a “Qualifying Life Event.” This means that the deadline to enroll for anyone who lost their jobs in April is approaching fast.
- To help residents maintain qualify and affordable health care coverage, Access Health CT recommends comparing options on Accesshealthct.com to COBRA coverage, as the marketplace may offer a better, less expensive choice, and is the only place where people can qualify for financial help to lower their costs.
- Access Health CT is working closely with the Connecticut Department of Labor and other entities to reach out to businesses that are in the process of reducing their workforce.