Access Health CT ‘Healthy Chat’ today

TORRINGTON — Access Health CT is holding a series of upcoming communitybased educational discussions, “Healthy Chats.”

The purpose of these discussions is to help Connecticut residents become informed about the best ways to get, keep and use health insurance coverage prior to open enrollment that begins November 1 and ends Dec. 15.

The Torrington event will take place from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Community Health and Wellness Center of Greater Torrington, located at 469 Migeon Ave.

Registration will open and refreshments will be served from 5:30 to 6 p.m. Participants are encouraged to register online, ahead of the session, but can register upon arrival.

Access Health CT has also arranged for a discount with the ride sharing service Lyft. To reserve a spot for the event and/or obtain the discount code for Lyft transportation, visit learn.accesshealthct.com/locations.

“At Access Health CT our main goal is to reduce the uninsured rate in Connecticut,” Chief Executive Officer James Michel saidin a written statement. “We do this by helping Connecticut residents understand their options for healthcare coverage and connecting them with plans that meet their unique needs.”

Access Health CT Director of Marketing Andrea Ravitz said, “Connecticut residents have an important decision to make every year about their health care coverage. By connecting with people in their communities, we create an opportunity for smaller discussions that make this important insurance decision more approachable.”