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Connecticut weighs extending open enrollment due to uncertainty with federal health care subsidies
Connecticut may extend ACA enrollment again as federal premium subsidies lapse, with nearly 150,000 enrolled and state funds covering some subsidy gaps.
- Access Health CT officials said they are discussing extending the open enrollment deadline beyond Jan. 31 if Congress acts next week, amid federal subsidy uncertainty.
- Facing the lapse in federal assistance, lawmakers have moved to revive enhanced premium subsidies after Democrats' three-year extension failed last month and a discharge petition triggered a House vote.
- As of Jan. 2, almost 150,000 enrollees signed up for 2026 plans, with $500 million allocated to maintain CoveredCT through June 2027, including nearly $51 million to replace federal subsidies.
- Other residents report substantial monthly increases, such as Stephanie Saujon, who faces about $1,000 hikes without state aid, and some households could owe about $1,000 more monthly.
- With the Senate unlikely to accept a three-year extension, proposed deals include a two-year extension with income caps, pressuring Senate negotiators to find a compromise.
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Connecticut weighs extending open enrollment due to uncertainty with federal health care subsidies
With uncertainty in Congress around reviving expired federal health care subsidies, Connecticut officials are considering another extension of open enrollment for 2026 Affordable Care Act plans.
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