Access Health CT Deadline coming up and Wreaths Across America

December 12, 2025

I hope this email finds you and your family well. The deadline to sign up for Access Health CT coverage beginning January 1, 2026 is fast approaching. There will be an upcoming enrollment fair in Bristol, offering residents a convenient opportunity to get the coverage they need for the year ahead. Keep reading to learn more about where and how to apply, tips for comparing different health plans, and the many ways you can access support throughout the enrollment process.

There is plenty to get to in the email below, so make sure to keep scrolling for more on: 

  • Access Health CT Deadline
  • Wreaths Across America
  • Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program
  • Electric portable space heater safety
  • Name that Parks Plow Contest
  • Community Events

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to my office at any time.

As you may have heard, yesterday the U.S. Senate failed to extend federal Affordable Care Act subsidies. As a result, Governor Lamont announced that the state expects to spend roughly $70 million next year to make up for the loss. These funds will come from a $500 million contingency reserve we created during last month’s special session to address potential federal cuts to safety-net programs.

For individuals earning up to $56,000 a year, health care costs will remain unchanged. Likewise, a family of four with an annual income of up to approximately $128,000 will see little to no change in their costs. Partial subsidies are being considered for those with slightly higher incomes, up to $75,000 for single individuals and $160,000 or more for a family of four who would pay slightly more than they do now.
 

Open enrollment for Access Health CT's health and dental insurance is in full swing, and staff is ready to help residents understand their health care options.

If residents enroll in a plan on or before December 15, their coverage will begin January 1, 2026.

If they enroll between December 16 and January 15, 2026, their coverage will begin February 1, 2026.

Access Health CT is holding an enrollment fair in Bristol to help residents renew, shop, compare, and enroll in its plans. This one-day event is for customers to get in-person help from experts. 

Bristol Enrollment Fair
Monday, December 15
4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wheeler Clinic
1 Hope Street
👉 Register here

AHCT also offers free, expert assistance over the phone at 1-855-805-4325 to guide customers through the enrolling process. Help is available in more than 100 languages.

Saturday, December 13 is Wreaths across America Day. 

Take time to REMEMBER the fallen, HONOR those who served, and TEACH the next generation the value of freedom.

Click here to sponsor a wreath or to volunteer at Lewis Street Cemetery.

If you're behind on your mortgage payments or looking to boost your earning potential, the Mortgage Crisis Job Training Program may be able to assist.

Click here for more information and to apply or call 1-866-683-1682.

It’s important to stay safe when using supplemental heating methods. Please review the electric portable space heater safety tips below, and please be safe.

Additional Fire Safety measures:

  • Smoke Alarms: Install working smoke alarms on every level of your home, inside each bedroom, and outside sleeping areas. Test alarms monthly and replace batteries at least once a year.
  • Carbon Monoxide (CO) Alarms: Required in homes with fuel-burning appliances, fireplaces, or attached garages. Install CO alarms outside sleeping areas and on every level.

Bristol residents are being asked to submit creative names for snow plows in the first ever “Name That Parks Plow” Contest!

Click here to learn more and to submit an entry.

The city of Bristol is gearing up for its first-ever Holiday Stroll on Saturday, December 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The event will showcase the city’s vibrant Cultural District  with a day full of seasonal activities, local shopping, and festive entertainment.

Click here for more information and participating businesses.

Click here for more information and to register for Santa's Walking Wonderland.