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FINAL REMINDER: Access Health CT Special Enrollment Ends June 30
A reminder that Access Health CT announced that eligible customers can enroll in a health insurance plan with Temporary Premium Assistance through a Special Enrollment Period that will end on June 30th.
The Temporary Premium Assistance has provided over $1.6 million in savings for 10,580 Connecticut residents to date. At the end of 2025, Governor Lamont announced the Temporary Premium Assistance to help customers who lost financial assistance when the federal enhanced Premium Tax Credits expired. The Special Enrollment Period for Temporary Premium Assistance opened on February 1st, and customers can continue to enroll through June 30th.
Customers who qualify for this Special Enrollment Period include:
- Households with an annual income between 100% and 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL) who are not already enrolled in the Covered CT Program. These customers will receive a state subsidy to replace 100% of the expired federal enhanced premium tax credit amounts.
- Households with an annual income over 400% and up to 500% FPL. These customers will receive a state subsidy to replace 50% of the expired federal enhanced premium tax credit amounts.
To enroll, customers can call 1-855-805-4325, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m, with help available in over 100 languages. Customers who are deaf or hearing impaired may use the TTY at 1-855-789-2428 or call 1-855-805-4325 with a relay operator.
For free help online, customers can visit AccessHealthCT.com. They can also chat live with a customer service representative by clicking the “Live Chat” icon on the website. Live chat is available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
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Investing in Our Veterans
Last weekend, I was honored to stand alongside fellow legislators and the leadership of New London VFW Post 189 as we recognized a significant state investment of $174,000 to support improvements at the Post. This funding will help address major building needs, including a new roof and essential repairs that will strengthen and preserve the facility for years to come.
Our veterans have dedicated so much in service to our nation, and they deserve a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained place to gather, connect, and continue their mission of supporting one another. I am grateful to have played a role in helping secure these funds and look forward to seeing the positive impact these improvements will have on the Post and the veterans it serves.
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Limpia La Calle Community Cleanup Initiative
Over the weekend I had the opportunity to catch up with the Asociación de Dominicanos de New London (ADNL) as they continued their "Limpia La Calle" community cleanup initiative. Together, we walked State Street, Bank Street, Blinman Street, and Coit Street, picking up litter and helping keep our city clean and welcoming.
It was a great opportunity to get some exercise, connect with amazing community members, and see first hand the pride ADNL takes in serving New London. Thank you to ADNL for the invitation and for the outstanding work you continue to do to help keep New London beautiful, one street at a time.
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Reimagine and Revitalize Program Applications
Take note: Applications are still open for the Reimagine & Revitalize (R2) Program in the towns of Norwich, New London, and Windham. Eligible community-based organizations are encouraged to apply for funding opportunities supporting:
- Economic Development
- Reentry Initiatives
- Youth Initiatives
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Protect Your EBT Card Benefits
Connecticut has seen a rise in EBT card PIN theft and benefit fraud. We encourage all EBT cardholders to take precautions to protect their accounts and benefits when using their cards.
The Department of Social Services offers several tools and resources to help recipients safeguard their benefits from fraudulent transactions. Follow the link below to learn more about available security features and steps you can take to protect your account.
Click here to learn more about protecting your EBT card benefits.
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Additional Summertime Child Nutrition Assistance
Families across Connecticut are receiving extra help putting food on the table this summer through the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (S-EBT) program.
The Connecticut Department of Social Services, in partnership with the Connecticut State Department of Education, is providing a one-time $120 food benefit for each eligible child to help offset meal costs while school is out of session. More than 350,000 children are expected to get support from the program.
This investment helps families with children pay for food during the summer months while school is not in session. More than $42 million in S-EBT funding is expected to be provided to Connecticut families this summer.
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Who is eligible?
Children may qualify if their family:
- Participates in SNAP, Temporary Family Assistance Program (TFA), or Husky A with an income below 185% of the federal poverty level or
- Was approved for free or reduced-price school meals during the 2025-26 school year.
Most eligible families automatically received their benefits electronically last weekend. They are being loaded onto existing SNAP or EBT cards, including previously issued Summer EBT cards. Families new to the program will receive an EBT card by mail.
Families who are not automatically enrolled can apply for Summer EBT through August 31, 2026.
Click here to learn more.
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If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me at my Capitol office at 860-240-8512 or email me at Anthony.Nolan@cga.ct.gov. Don't forget to "Like" my official Facebook page and follow me on Twitter for news and legislative updates.
Sincerely,
Anthony Nolan
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