Affordable Health Coverage for People Age 19 - 64

Today, Governor Rell announced the opening of applications in this first-of-its-kind initiative to bring access to affordable health coverage to uninsured adults from age 19 through 64.

For those of you who already have health insurance on your own but have contacted the Governor’s Office or the Department of Social Services because you believe the cost is unaffordable, you will see on the application that [they] will consider requests for exceptions to the statutory six-month waiting period. After [their] customer service center receives your quick-start application, you’ll be provided with the list of exceptions. The exceptions will include such factors as loss of employment, loss of HUSKY coverage and economic hardship. In the meantime, you have the option of attaching a separate sheet when you return the application, stating your current health insurance situation and cost. This will help facilitate the review process.

[The] customer service center is at 1-877-77-CT-OAK. Information is also available at www.charteroakhealthplan.com.