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Connecticut Residents Urged to Delay Health Enrollment Amid Subsidy Concerns

11/1/2025

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Access Health Connecticut's enrollment starts on November 1.
James Michel, CEO of Access Health Connecticut, advises residents to wait due to potential subsidy extensions.
The enhanced subsidies, which lowered premiums since the COVID-19 pandemic, expire at the end of 2025.
Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal emphasized the need for affordable-insurance assurances at a press conference.
Without subsidy extensions, about 35% of insured individuals may become uninsured in five years.

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Story summary

Access Health Connecticut's enrollment starts on November 1.
James Michel, CEO of Access Health Connecticut, advises residents to wait due to potential subsidy extensions.
The enhanced subsidies, which lowered premiums since the COVID-19 pandemic, expire at the end of 2025.
Connecticut Senator Richard Blumenthal emphasized the need for affordable-insurance assurances at a press conference.
Without subsidy extensions, about 35% of insured individuals may become uninsured in five years.