Lt. Gov. Wyman: Demand for Health Insurance Rose, 2018 Open Enrollment Stronger Than Previous Years
Lt. Governor
"These numbers demonstrate a consistently strong demand forHARTFORD,
Lt. Governor
"These numbers demonstrate a consistently strong demand for the exchange and affordable healthcare," said Lt.
"Because of the Affordable Care Act, thousands in
"Our fifth open enrollment period was the most challenging we've had since the first year of the Affordable Care Act," said Wadleigh. "We had a much shorter window for people to sign up - only seven weeks - and there were a lot of confusing messages coming out of
In 2018 AHCT had:
* An increase in membership in six out of eight counties,
* Close to 74 percent of enrollees receiving some type of financial help to pay for their coverage,
* Close to 24 percent of enrollees in the "young invincibles" group (aged 18-34) which was one of the organization's main target groups,
* Close to 12 percent as brand new customers,
* 18 percent of enrollees were returning customers who had a policy previously but not in 2017, and
* 70 percent of existing customers returned in 2018.
For example, during the fifth open enrollment period:
* Over 6,400 people visited the 10 enrollment locations across the state and 4,558 of those enrolled in a plan,
* Over 220,000 people went to the AHCT website and 70 percent enrolled through the site,
* 267,000 people called the contact center, 30 percent enrolled,
* 35 percent enrolled with help from a broker, and
* Close to 17,000 people used the Plan Comparison Tool to help select a plan.
To activate their plan, enrollees must pay the bill they get from their insurance company. In addition, some customers may still need to provide necessary information to AHCT so their application is complete. Customers who fail to pay their premiums and drop off insurance roles are subject to federal penalties.
Under the Affordable Care Act, AHCT also partners with the state
"There's no question that the Affordable Care Act has been a tremendous step forward for millions across the
AHCT is available to answer questions at 855.805.4325. the exchange and affordable healthcare," said Lt.
"Because of the Affordable Care Act, thousands in
"Our fifth open enrollment period was the most challenging we've had since the first year of the Affordable Care Act," said Wadleigh. "We had a much shorter window for people to sign up - only seven weeks - and there were a lot of confusing messages coming out of
In 2018 AHCT had:
* An increase in membership in six out of eight counties,
* Close to 74 percent of enrollees receiving some type of financial help to pay for their coverage,
* Close to 24 percent of enrollees in the "young invincibles" group (aged 18-34) which was one of the organization's main target groups,
* Close to 12 percent as brand new customers,
* 18 percent of enrollees were returning customers who had a policy previously but not in 2017, and
* 70 percent of existing customers returned in 2018.
For example, during the fifth open enrollment period:
* Over 6,400 people visited the 10 enrollment locations across the state and 4,558 of those enrolled in a plan,
* Over 220,000 people went to the AHCT website and 70 percent enrolled through the site,
* 267,000 people called the contact center, 30 percent enrolled,
* 35 percent enrolled with help from a broker, and
* Close to 17,000 people used the Plan Comparison Tool to help select a plan.
To activate their plan, enrollees must pay the bill they get from their insurance company. In addition, some customers may still need to provide necessary information to AHCT so their application is complete. Customers who fail to pay their premiums and drop off insurance roles are subject to federal penalties.
Under the Affordable Care Act, AHCT also partners with the state
"There's no question that the Affordable Care Act has been a tremendous step forward for millions across the
AHCT is available to answer questions at 855.805.4325.
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