When is open enrollment in Connecticut for 2027?
In Connecticut, you sign up for 2027 coverage at Access Health CT, the state’s own Marketplace, not HealthCare.gov.
| Date | What happens |
|---|---|
| Oct. 23, 2026 | 2027 open enrollment starts |
| Dec. 15, 2026 | Last day to pick a plan that starts Jan. 1, 2027 |
| Jan. 15, 2027 | Open enrollment ends |
Plans picked from Dec. 16 to Jan. 15 start Feb. 1, 2027. Coverage Decider checked these dates against Access Health CT and CMS on Oct. 15, 2026. 2027 open enrollment dates lists every state’s deadlines.
Who qualifies for Medicaid in Connecticut?
Connecticut expanded Medicaid. Adults 19 to 64 qualify with income up to 138% of the federal poverty level: $22,025 a year for one person or $45,540 for a family of four, using the 2026 guidelines.
| Group | Income limit, share of the poverty line (KFF, January 2026) |
|---|---|
| Adults 19 to 64 | 138% |
| Children, through Medicaid or CHIP | 323% |
| Pregnancy | 263% |
- After a birth: Connecticut’s Medicaid covers 12 months of postpartum care.
- Every state’s limits: Medicaid income limits by state.
- In dollars for your household size: the 2027 federal poverty level chart.
Does Connecticut have Medicaid work requirements in 2027?
Yes. Starting Jan. 1, 2027, adults 19 to 64 covered through Connecticut’s Medicaid expansion must show 80 hours a month of work, school, job training or volunteering, or show they’re exempt, under the 2025 federal budget law (P.L. 119-21).
Medicaid work requirements in 2027 covers who’s exempt and how reporting works.
Does Connecticut help pay for coverage beyond the federal tax credit?
Yes, up to 175% of the poverty line. Covered CT pays the rest of the premium and the out-of-pocket costs on a silver plan for adults 19 to 64 who don’t qualify for HUSKY Health, according to Access Health CT. Connecticut hadn’t published a 2027 plan for its 2026 Temporary Premium Assistance as of Oct. 15, 2026.
What will 2027 plans cost in Connecticut?
Compare 2027 plans and prices for Connecticut at Access Health CT. Above 400% of the poverty line there’s no federal tax credit in 2027: the 2027 subsidy cliff shows where it ends for your household size.
Where can you get free help enrolling in Connecticut?
Access Health CT, like every ACA Marketplace, funds free Navigators who help Connecticut residents apply. Find one through Access Health CT.