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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 31, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Connecticut, we recommend that you visit the state's COVID-19 Response website.

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Description of Program and Relief

Travel Insurance Relief in Light of COVID-19

Connecticut’s Insurance Department is instructing insurers to accommodate travel cancellation requests under the terms of the policies taking into account the seriousness of the circumstances and the Emergency Declaration recently given by Governor Lamont. The Department expects companies to carefully advise consumers of their cancellation terms in order to minimize the economic impact to the travelling.

Government or Lead Agency

Connecticut Insurance Department

Dates Available

Effective March 10, 2020, through September 9, 2020.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Eligibility will depend on the terms of the underlying insurance policies.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

In the event travelers are unable to satisfactorily resolve any dispute regarding travel insurance protection, you may contact the Consumer Affairs Division of the Connecticut Insurance Department at: insurance@ct.gov or by calling (860) 297-3900. The department will be closely monitoring complaints received from consumers regarding company denials and policy compliance.

List of Additional Information

Additional information is available at:

https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/CID/CID-NOTICE-Travel-Ins-State-of-Emergency-3-11-20.pdf?la=en


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