The countdown is on to the end of the open enrollment period for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.
‘Tis the season of giving and that time of year to think about your health.
There are just a few days left to sign up for health insurance for the new year.
There’s the countdown until Christmas, but first up this month is the countdown to sign up for health insurance through Access Health CT, if you don’t already get insurance through an employer.
The Open enrollment period ends December 15.
“For someone who has been at a job for 10 years, this is the first time doing it on their own, without an HR person to hold their hand. It’s a lot to do. Health insurance is not easy,” said Rachelle Pierre, broker and support supervisor for Access Health CT.
Signing up for health insurance is hard work, but with just a couple of days left for enrollment, Pierre wants to remind Connecticut residents that no matter your situation whether your switching or starting coverage through the state, there’s still free help available.
“As of October, the latest uninsured rate in CT stands at 5.8%. That’s approximately 187,000 individuals that we still need to, so we want to make sure we’re raising awareness,” said Andrea Ravitz, the director of marketing and communications for Access Health CT.
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Enrollment help is still available Friday at East Hartford, Hartford, Stamford, Waterbury, and Bloomfield.
“Young generations feel like they don’t need health insurance, but a lot of emergencies happen, accidents happen and this is your best insurance to have insurance,” said Ravitz.
Pierre and others want you to make sure you understand the options available for you and your loved ones because, “You have to make sure you stay healthy,” said Pierre.
Enrollment Location Information:
| Town | Location | Hours |
| Bloomfield | West Hartford-Bloomfield Health District 580 Cottage Grove Road | Monday-Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| East Hartford | Raymond Library 840 Main Street | Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Hartford | Community Renewal Team 330 Market Street | Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
| Stamford | Ferguson Library 1 Public Library Plaza | Monday-Friday 10:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. |
| Waterbury | New Opportunities, Inc. 23 North Elm Street | Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
In addition to those enrollment help center locations, there will be fairs in Bridgeport, New Haven, New Britain, and Waterbury in the coming days.
Enrollment Fair Information:
| Date | Town | Location | Hours |
| Thursday, December 12 | Danbury | Banquet Hall at Hatter’s Park 7 East Hayestown Road | 5 - 8 p.m. |
| Saturday, December 14 | Bridgeport | St. Vincent's Medical Center Cancer Center 2800 Main Street | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| Saturday, December 14 | New Haven | James Hillhouse High School Cafeteria 480 Sherman Parkway | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
| Sunday, December 15 | New Britain | Central Connecticut State University ITBD 185 Main Street | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
| Sunday, December 15 | Waterbury | Waterbury City Hall 235 Grand Street | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
You can also reach the call center at 1-855-372-2428 or visit online at ACCESSHEALTHCT.COM
