Benefits Enrollment
For State employees
Click on the benefit change that applies to you:
2026 Open Enrollment: What You Need to Know
No plan changes for 2026–2027
All current medical and dental plan options remain the same. Review your coverage to ensure it still meets your needs. If you take no action, you will be automatically re-enrolled in your current plans with 2026-2027 rates.
New Anthem ID cards
All members will receive new medical ID cards from Anthem in July, even if you do not make changes.
Benefits Portal access reminder
If you have not logged in since January 2026, you will need to re-register. This is a quick one-time step. Need help? Call (833) 740-3258.
How to Enroll / Make Benefit Changes
- Starting May 1,review Payroll Deduction and Plan Comparison Charts to see costs and coverage side by side.
- Take the Medical and Dental Plan Match Quizzes to find the best fit for your needs.
- Use the Health Care Planner for a step-by-step guide to making informed decisions.
- Attend a live benefits presentation for a quick, comprehensive overview.
- Make sure your doctors and dentists are in-network before choosing a plan.
- Search medical and dental provider directories to confirm coverage or find a new provider.
- Log in to CORE-CT (Self-Service > Benefits Details > Benefits Enrollment) to submit your choices. Watch for your confirmation email once your enrollment is processed.
- Note: Online benefit enrollment is available 7 days a week, 4 am-8 pm; except on pay confirmation date (May 7 and May 21). Additional dates are subject to CORE needs.
- No CORE-CT access? Contact your agency’s benefits specialist for help.
Your privacy matters: You can print your results; however, your information is not saved and is not transferred to enrollment. You can repeat a quiz as often as you like. There is no obligation to choose the recommended plans.
Benefits Enrollment Resources
Benefit Guides
- Active Employee Health Care Planner
2025-2026 | Current Plan Year
- Active Employee Healthcare Planner
2026-2027 | Open Enrollment
- eBenefits Guide
- Healthy Living Programs
- New Hire Guide
2025-2026 | Current Plan Year
- Supplemental Benefits Guide
Open enrollment live events
This May, Quantum Health and Cigna will be hosting live webinars to review what’s new, learn about your benefits, and have your questions answered so you can make informed choices.
Medical, Pharmacy, HEP
Dental
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email from Angela Nelson, Cigna representative for the State of Connecticut, with your Webex meeting link.