Connecticut Health Insurance

As a resident of Connecticut, you have plenty of Connecticut health insurance options to choose from. There are multiple insurance companies in Connecticut that provide a range of plans for a variety of health needs.

Here you'll be able to get helpful information for finding health insurance in Connecticut. See some of the state’s top health insurance companies and read about the important Connecticut health insurance laws and regulations you should be aware of as you look for your plan. You can also find information about financial assistance and public Connecticut health insurance programs.

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Connecticut Health Insurance Companies

Health Insurance Laws and Regulations in Connecticut

Public Health Insurance Programs for Connecticut Residents

Contact Info for the Connecticut Insurance Department and Department of Public Health and Environment

The following list of companies offer health insurance plans in Connecticut:

Celtic Health Insurance

Celtic concentrates on individual health insurance, offering a wide variety of plans for both individuals and families.

Golden Rule Health Insurance

Golden Rule Insurance Company serves almost 50 million Americans, providing affordable and customized health insurance plans.

Time Insurance Health Insurance

Today, Time Insurance is known as Assurant Health with insurance coverage for individuals, students, families, seniors, and businesses.

John Alden Health Insurance

John Alden Life Insurance has been selling health coverage throughout America since 1961. Today, they are part of Assurant. John Alden plans include individual health and small group coverage. They also sell Health Savings Account plans.

Aetna Health Insurance

Aetna is one of the largest health insurance providers in America with more than 30 million members. Their network includes over 787,000 health care professionals.

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut Health Insurance

Anthem is one of the biggest names in health insurance ýýýý providing Connecticut residents with affordable health plan options and access to high-quality health care.

CIGNA Health Insurance

MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company

At The MEGA Life and Health Insurance Company, the focus is on personalizing a health plan that meets your needs.

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Connecticut Health Insurance Laws and Regulations

There are a few different Connecticut health insurance laws protecting residents as they search for a plan.

Connecticut health insurance plans must cover certain medical services under the state's law. Those services include:

Testing, treatment, other diabetes related care
Screening for breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer
Hearing aids for children
Children's vaccinations

Connecticut health insurance law also requires that mental health conditions are treated the same as physical conditions, known as "mental health parity." Insurance companies must set coverage maximums and limits for mental health conditions equal to physical conditions.

Connecticut health insurance companies are allowed to offer coverage based on health history or pre-existing health conditions. Some Connecticut residents who are turned down for a plan are eligible for coverage through the state's high risk pool, the Connecticut Health Reinsurance Association.

Residents also are protected by the federal insurance laws COBRA and HIPAA.

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Connecticut Public Health Insurance Programs

There are a few different public Connecticut health insurance programs to provide assistance for low-income residents:

Medicaid
This state and federally funded program offers some low-income Connecticut residents with health insurance coverage. The Connecticut Medicaid program is available for individuals, families, children, and disabled citizens.

Healthcare For Uninsured Kids and Youth (HUSKY)
The HUSKY program is designed to provide health insurance for low-income children under the age of 19 and pregnant women who are uninsured. To get more information on the Connecticut health insurance program, HUSKY, visit http://www.huskyhealth.com/.

Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program
This program provides screening for breast and cervical cancer for low-income women. If diagnosed with one of these cancers, women can get full health care coverage through Medicaid. For more info, visit the program's website.

To learn more about Connecticut health insurance programs, visit the state's Department of Social Services online.

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Connecticut Insurance Department and Department of Public Health and Environment

Find the contact information for the Connecticut health insurance and public health departments at:

Connecticut Insurance Department
Consumer Affairs Division
PO Box 816
Hartford, CT 06142-0816
Phone: (860) 297-3900
http://www.ct.gov/cid/site/default.asp

Connecticut Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Avenue
Hartford, CT 06134
Phone: (860) 509-8000
http://www.ct.gov/dph/

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