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Connecticut Considers Extended ACA Enrollment Amid Subsidy Woes

1/9/2026

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Connecticut officials are considering extending the open enrollment period for 2026 ACA plans due to Congress' subsidy uncertainty.
Enhanced subsidies expired at the end of 2025, raising premiums.
Access Health CT reported nearly 150,000 enrollees, a slight increase.
The state will maintain CoveredCT until June 2027, with no-cost plans for low-income families.
Some residents, such as Stephanie Saujon, face higher premiums without state relief despite congressional efforts to revive subsidies.

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Story summary

Connecticut officials are considering extending the open enrollment period for 2026 ACA plans due to Congress' subsidy uncertainty.
Enhanced subsidies expired at the end of 2025, raising premiums.
Access Health CT reported nearly 150,000 enrollees, a slight increase.
The state will maintain CoveredCT until June 2027, with no-cost plans for low-income families.
Some residents, such as Stephanie Saujon, face higher premiums without state relief despite congressional efforts to revive subsidies.