Access Health CT
Access Health CT (pronounced: Access Health Connecticut) is the health insurance marketplace for the U.S. state of Connecticut. It was established in 2011 as a component of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), with the aim of providing a platform where individuals, families, and small businesses can compare and enroll in health insurance coverage.
Etymology
The term "Access Health CT" is derived from the goal of the program, which is to provide "access" to "health" insurance coverage for residents of "CT" (Connecticut).
Overview
Access Health CT is a quasi-public agency of the state of Connecticut. It operates an online marketplace where Connecticut residents and small businesses can compare and purchase health insurance plans. The marketplace is designed to help people who do not have insurance through their employer and are not eligible for other public insurance programs like Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Related Terms
- Affordable Care Act: Also known as Obamacare, it is a comprehensive health care reform law enacted in March 2010. The law includes a multitude of provisions that are intended to extend health insurance coverage to millions of uninsured Americans.
- Medicaid: A joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with limited income and resources.
- Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP): A state and federal partnership that provides low-cost health coverage to children in families that earn too much money to qualify for Medicaid.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Access Health CT
- Wikipedia's article - Access Health CT
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