HARTFORD — Jim Wadleigh, CEO of Access Health CT (AHCT), has released a checklist for residents in preparation for Connecticut’s third open enrollment, which begins Sunday, November 1, and runs through Sunday, January 31, 2016.

“With in-person navigators, online assisters, and other consumer tools, AHCT is making it more efficient for consumers to choose a health care plan that works best for them,” said Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, chair of the AHCT Board. “With the announcement that Connecticut’s uninsured rate is at historic lows — and among the lowest in the nation — our focus is on building a healthier state through expanding our reach and retaining consumers.”

“Access Health CT wants to make the enrollment process as easy as possible for our customers,” said Mr Wadleigh. “Connecticut has a strong marketplace and our team is ready to make the buying experience a smooth one. Ultimately, this is about better access to health care and a stronger Connecticut.”

Connecticut residents will need the following materials to purchase a health insurance plan through AHCT:

*Birthdates for all family members who need coverage.

*Social Security numbers for all family members who need coverage (or a valid reason for not having one at the time of enrollment).

*Citizenship or immigration status and certificate of naturalization or immigration document number, if applicable.

*Tax returns for previous years — only needed if you did not file a tax return or if the system cannot validate the modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) entered in your application.

*Employer and income information for every member of your household who needs coverage (for example, an employer’s identification number (EIN), pay stubs and W-2 wages and tax statements).

*Health care coverage information (policy numbers for any current health insurance plans covering members of your household, as well as information about employer-sponsored health plans for which you or anyone in your household may be eligible).

AHCT provides a variety of resources to help customers answer questions and to receive assistance to sign up for coverage. Below is a list of options for those who need help signing up or reenrolling in a health insurance plan.

*Community Enrollment Partners: Consumers can visit organizations like libraries that have Access Health CT staff on-hand to assist customers with their application. Click here for a list of sites and hours.

*Online or Telephone: Help is always available through the Access Health CT call center at 855-392-2428 or by clicking here.

*Enrollment Centers: Easy, one-on-one in-person help is available at the Access Health CT Enrollment Centers at 200 Main Street New Britain, and 55 Church Street New Haven.

Customers who enroll in qualified coverage will avoid federal tax penalties and must have filed their 2014 federal tax returns to be eligible for possible tax subsidies.