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Connecticut health insurance 2027: prices, plans and where to apply
In Connecticut, the 2027 benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old averages $1,005 a month before tax credits, up 16% from 2026 (KFF). Open Enrollment runs Oct 23, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027. Below is how buying coverage works in Connecticut and where to apply, with every fact linked to its source.
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Reviewed by Jordan SarmientoUpdated
Quick facts
- Marketplace
- Access Health CT
- 2027 open enrollment
- Oct 23 to Jan 15
- Medicaid expansion
- Adopted
- Insurance department
- Connecticut Insurance Department
Facts checked 2026-09-17.
Connecticut in 2027 at a glance
- Benchmark silver, age 40
- $1,005/mo
- 2027, before credits. Up 16% from 2026.
- Enrolled for 2026
- 156,745
- 79% got a premium tax credit.
- Open Enrollment
- Oct 23 to Jan 15
- Enroll by Dec 15 for a Jan 1 start.
Sources: KFF and CMS (2027 plan data), linked in the sections below.
Connecticut health insurance facts
- Marketplace
- Connecticut runs its own state-based marketplace, Access Health CT.Source
- 2027 open enrollment
- Open Enrollment for 2027 coverage runs Oct 23, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 through Access Health CT; enroll by Dec 15, 2026 for coverage that starts January 1.Source All states' 2027 dates.
- Medicaid expansion
- Connecticut adopted Medicaid expansion (implemented January 1, 2014).Source
- State insurance department
- Connecticut Insurance Department. File complaints and check agent licenses here.Source
Facts checked 2026-09-17. Rules change; confirm anything you plan around at the linked source.
Average cost of health insurance in Connecticut for 2027
The benchmark plan, the second-lowest-cost silver plan that tax credits are measured against, averages $1,005 a month for a 40-year-old in Connecticut for 2027, before any credit. That is up 16% from $870 in 2026.Source
2027 benchmark silver price by age in Connecticut
| Age | Per month, before credits |
|---|---|
| 21 | $786 |
| 30 | $893 |
| 40 | $1,005 |
| 50 | $1,404 |
| 60 | $2,134 |
| 64 | $2,359 |
Age 40 is the KFF benchmark. Other ages use the CMS default age curve.SourceSource Tax credits lower these prices for most buyers. See your own price with the 2027 price checker.
The 2026 Marketplace in Connecticut, in numbers

For 2026, 156,745 Connecticut residents picked a Marketplace plan during Open Enrollment, and 79% of them received an advance premium tax credit. The average premium was $1,030 a month per person before the credit and $277 after it, counting everyone who picked a plan. 24.4% paid $10 a month or less after the credit.Source State premium help paid by Connecticut’s own exchange is not included in these figures.
The benchmark plan, the second-lowest-cost silver plan that tax credits are measured against, averaged $870 a month for a 40-year-old in Connecticut in 2026, before any credit.Source
Your own price depends on your age, county, household income and the plan you pick, and you see exact 2027 numbers only on a Marketplace application or a quote. How the pieces fit together is in how much health insurance costs per month.
What our clients paid, by state and kind of plan, is in health insurance cost by state.
Health insurance companies in Connecticut for 2027
Connecticut runs its own exchange, so the 2027 insurers and plans for your ZIP code are listed on Access Health CT. Private plans sold outside the exchange are a separate list; an advisor can compare both with you.
Cheap health insurance in Connecticut: where the low prices are
Tax credits change the price most. For 2026, 79% of Connecticut Marketplace enrollees got a premium tax credit, and 24.4% paid $10 a month or less after it.Source
Connecticut expanded Medicaid, so adults with low incomes may qualify for Medicaid at little or no cost.Source For people who mainly want protection from a large bill, a catastrophic plan can cost less; what our own clients pay is in health insurance cost by state.
Free, impartial help in Connecticut
If you have Medicare or will soon: Connecticut’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) is Connecticut’s Program for Health Insurance Assistance, Outreach, Information and Referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening (CHOICES), 1-800-994-9422.Source SHIPs are federally funded, give objective one-on-one Medicare counseling, and there is no cost to use them.Source
America First Healthcare is a licensed agency, not a SHIP or a Marketplace assister. Use them, us, or both; a second opinion costs you nothing either way.
Who we usually help in Connecticut
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- Self-employed and 1099 workers, plus the five coverage alternatives and how the rules differ by state
- Small business owners
- Early retirees bridging to Medicare
- People losing employer coverage
- People who are out of work
- Families who want catastrophic-first coverage
We work with families across Connecticut, including Bridgeport, New Haven, Hartford and Stamford, and everywhere in between. The review is by phone or video, so where you live in the state does not change how it works.
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Connecticut health insurance FAQs
When is open enrollment in Connecticut for 2027 coverage?
Open Enrollment for 2027 coverage in Connecticut runs Oct 23, 2026 to Jan 15, 2027 through Access Health CT. Enroll by Dec 15, 2026 for coverage that starts January 1, 2027.
How much does health insurance cost in Connecticut?
For 2027, the benchmark silver plan for a 40-year-old in Connecticut averages $1,005 a month before tax credits, up 16% from $870 in 2026 (KFF). In 2026, Connecticut Marketplace enrollees paid $277 a month on average after tax credits ($1,030 before) (CMS). Your own price depends on your age, county, household income and plan.
What is the average cost of health insurance in Connecticut by age?
For 2027, the benchmark silver plan in Connecticut averages about $893 a month at age 30, $1,005 at 40, $1,404 at 50 and $2,134 at 60, before tax credits (KFF benchmark for age 40, other ages on the CMS default age curve). Most Marketplace buyers pay less after a premium tax credit.
Does Connecticut use HealthCare.gov or its own marketplace?
Connecticut runs a state-based marketplace called Access Health CT. Marketplace plans and any premium tax credit in Connecticut go through it rather than HealthCare.gov.
How do I verify an insurance agent's license in Connecticut?
Look the agent up through the NIPR license lookup, or contact the Connecticut Insurance Department. Ask for the agent's name and national producer number before you share personal information. NIPR license lookup.
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