Updates from State Rep. Gary Turco for Jan. 12, 2026

January 12, 2026



 

 

Access Health CT has extended the final deadline to enroll in a health or dental plan for 2026 to Saturday, Jan. 31. Customers who enroll or renew now will have coverage starting Feb. 1.
 
Recent federal changes mean the amount of financial help available and who is eligible has changed. However, Connecticut has stepped up which means that financial assistance is still available.
 
Some customers might qualify for new state subsidies or other low- or no-cost coverage options, including the Covered CT Program or HUSKY Health, Connecticut’s Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Customers can visit AccessHealthCT.com and click the “Get Help” button on the homepage to find the option that works best for them, including scheduling an appointment, finding a nearby Navigator site or attending an enrollment fair. Help is available in over 100 languages.

Free help to sign up is available online, in person and over the phone.
 

Help With Your Energy Bills

The Human Resources Agency of New Britain, 180 Clinton St., is hosting an event on Thursday, Jan. 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. to help people determine whether they qualify for other programs aimed at helping with energy assistance. 

More details on the graphics below.
 

Social Media/Mental Health Event

Anyone concerned about their or a loved one's use of social media is encouraged to attend "Scrolled Out: Social Media and the State of Our Minds," which will be held on Jan. 13 at the Root Center for Advanced Recovery, 335 Broad St., Manchester, from 6 to 8 p.m.

I will be a guest speaker and will join the discussion by experts on social media's impact on mental health.

The event is in-person and online. More information here.
 

Animal Welfare Caucus

On Jan. 27, the Animal Welfare Caucus will meet at 10 a.m. at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. Please come and share your ideas for how we can improve our laws protecting our furry friends ahead of the legislative session slated to begin in early February.

Please see the flyer for more details.
 

Honoring MLK 

An event honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held at Roosevelt Campus, 40 Goodwin St., New Britain, on Monday, Jan. 19, at 10 a.m.

It is free and open to the public.
 

Pre-Session Conversation in Newington

I always look forward to pre-session Town Halls, where residents of the 27th District share their most pressing concerns for me to tackle at the State Capitol.

The Newington pre-session Town Hall is scheduled for Feb. 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Town Hall.

I hope to see you there!
 

Pre-Session Survey

For those who can't make it to the Town Hall, please fill out my online legislative survey here to let me know what your concerns are ahead of the 2026 session.
 

Mill Pond Falls Stairway Closed

From the town of Newington:

The stairway at Mill Pond Falls is scheduled for replacement in the coming weeks and will be closed until further notice.

For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Office at 860-665-8666.
 

As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns at Gary.Turco@cga.ct.gov or 860-240-8585.

Sincerely,

Gary Turco

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