Peak Hurricane Season, Access Health CT Special Enrollment, Back to School Kit

August

2021

COMMUNITY CONNECTION

Peak Hurricane Season

Peak hurricane season in Connecticut begins in mid-August and runs through mid-October.

Being prepared for inclement for emergency weather can help keep you and your loved ones safe, organized and informed during a weather emergency.

What simple steps can you take today?

Download the CTPrepares' App in the Apple iTunes or Google Play store.
Download or request a free copy of the CT Ready! Personal Preparedness Guide(available in ten languages).
Use the Personal Preparedness Guide to assemble an Emergency Supply Kit and Family Emergency Plan.
Sign up for the State of Connecticut Emergency Notification System .
Be aware of inclement weather forecasts and follow instructions provided by public safety officials.

United Way of Connecticut 211 is a gateway to services related to emergency/disaster response and recovery as well as a statewide resource for emergency-related information collection and dissemination. In the event of a weather emergency, visit www.211ct.org or dial 211 from anywhere in the state for up-to-date information about emergency shelters and storm relief resources in your community.

211 also maintains several eLibrary papers that can help you get prepared and stay informed including: How to Prepare and Safely Weather a Hurricane/Tornado, and How to Prepare and Safely Weather a Flood.

Access Health CT Special Enrollment Will Continue Until October 31!

Access Health CT (AHCT) is Connecticut's official health insurance marketplace. AHCT offers Connecticut residents and employers a range of quality, affordable health and dental insurance options from several health insurance partners.

Access Health CT opened a Special Enrollment Period from May 1 – October 31, 2021 for new and existing customers to take advantage of newly available financial help.

Click HERE to learn more and to find the right health care plan for you and your family!

Enrollment Checklist: What do you need to complete an application?

Have this information for yourself and anyone in your household applying for coverage:

Dates of Birth
Social Security numbers
Visa, green card or immigration documents
Most recent W2 and/or Form 1040, Form 1099
Current insurance coverage
Paystubs, Profit & Loss statements, or other employment information to confirm income for everyone in your tax household

Click HERE here to access free, virtual or in-person help from enrollment specialists and certified brokers. To learn more visit http://learn.accesshealthct.com.

Connecticut Children's Back to School Kit

The pediatric experts at Connecticut Children's put together a Back to School Kit designed to answer questions and ease concerns that many parents have about the start of the school year.

The Back to School Kit addresses questions such as:

How the Delta Variant Could Affect Your Child's School Year
When Will a COVID-19 Vaccine Be Ready for Kids Under 12?
What to Do When Your Child Doesn’t Want to Go Back to School

The Kit also includes information on important topics such as:

8 Tips to Help Kids With Special Needs Adjust to a New School Year
10 Steps to a Better Morning! Boost Your Child’s School Routine
10 Ways to Get Your Teen (and Family) to Try a Digital Detox

Click HERE to access Connecticut Children's Back to School Kit.

The mission of United Way of Connecticut is to help meet the needs of Connecticut and its residents by providing information, education and connection to services.