Access Health CT Hosting Nine In-Person Enrollment Fairs Through November

by Staff Report

HARTFORD, CT — Access Health CT, Connecticut’s official health insurance marketplace, will hold enrollment fairs throughout the state during the open enrollment period, which runs through Jan. 15, 2027. There are nine events planned in October and November to help Connecticut residents shop, compare and enroll in health or dental insurance plans for 2027. Existing customers can also get help renewing their plans.

Enrollment fairs are one-day events for customers to get in-person help from experts. The upcoming fairs will take place in Bloomfield, Bridgeport, Danbury, Manchester, Meriden, Middletown, New London, Norwalk and Stratford. Additional fairs will be announced for December and January, according to Access. All help is free.

The date a customer enrolls determines when their insurance starts. Customers who enroll on or before Dec. 15, 2026 will have insurance starting Jan. 1, 2027. Customers who enroll between Dec. 16, 2026 and Jan. 15, 2027 will have insurance starting Feb. 1, 2027.

Connecticut residents who want to attend a fair can book an appointment through the Enrollment Events page on AccessHealthCT.com. Walk-in appointments are welcome.

The enrollment fairs will take place at the following locations and times:

• Norwalk: Saturday, Oct. 24 at Norwalk Public Library, 1 Belden Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register here.
• Middletown: Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Russell Library, 123 Broad Street, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Register here.
• Bloomfield: Wednesday, Oct. 28 at The First Cathedral, 1151 Blue Hills Avenue, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Register here.
• Bridgeport: Monday, Nov. 2 at Burroughs Community Center, 2470 Fairfield Avenue, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Register here.
• Stratford: Wednesday, Nov. 4 at Stratford Public Library, 2203 Main Street, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Register here.
• Danbury: Saturday, Nov. 7 at Latinos for Educational Advocacy and Diversity (LEAD), 358 Main Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register here.
• Meriden: Tuesday, Nov. 10 at Meriden Public Library, 105 Miller Street, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Register here.
• New London: Saturday, Nov. 14 at Public Library of New London, 63 Huntington Street, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Register here.
• Manchester: Tuesday, Nov. 17 at St. John’s Polish National Catholic Church, 23 Golway Street, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Register here.

Access Health CT CEO James Michel the events were a way to meet customers where they are.

“Our team is here to answer questions, explain the choices available and help residents enroll in insurance that works for them and their families,” he said. 

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

Customers can visit AccessHealthCT.com and click the “Get Help” button on the homepage to find the option that works best for them – schedule an appointment, find a nearby Navigator site or enrollment fair, or connect with a Certified Broker in their area.

Access Health also has a mobile enrollment team that offers one-on-one sessions with trained professionals who can answer questions and help residents enroll in person. Assistance is available in English and Spanish.

To get help over the phone, customers can call 1-855-805-4325, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3  p.m. Help is available in more than 100 languages.

The call center will be open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 27, 2026, 8 a.m. to noon Dec. 24, 2026 and 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 31, 2026. Customers who are deaf or hard of hearing may use TTY at 1-855-789-2428 or call with a relay operator.

The call center will be closed Nov. 26, 2026, Dec. 25, 2026 and Jan. 1, 2027 in observance of federal holidays.

For free help online, customers can visit AccessHealthCT.com and click the “Live Chat” icon to connect with a representative. Live chat is available Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 6:45 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.