Healthconnect
Help is Here! Apply Now for Health Insurance Coverage.
HealthConnect enrollment is open year-round
(as long as program funds are available)
At United Way of Dane County, we believe cost should not prevent you from getting the health care you deserve. That’s why we’re helping lower-income individuals and families who make too much to qualify for BadgerCare purchase insurance through healthcare.gov via our HealthConnect Premium Assistance Program.
See if you Qualify for HealthConnect
In order to qualify for our HealthConnect Premium Assistance program, you must:
Qualify for Advance Premium Tax Credit (APTC)
Live in Dane County
Be enrolled in an eligible Silver level 06 plan via the Marketplace
Be a U.S. Citizen or Lawfully Present Resident
Fall Within the Income Ranges Below (for 2024 coverage)
Monthly Income
Family of 1: $1,215-$1,823
Family of 2: $1,643-$2,465
Family of 3: $2,072-$3,108
Family of 4: $2,500-$3,750
More than 4? For each person, add $643.
Yearly Income
Family of 1: $14,580-$21,870
Family of 2: $19,720-$29,580
Family of 3: $24,860-$37,290
Family of 4: $30,000-$45,000
More than 4? For each person, add $7,710.
Apply Now for HealthConnect
Already enrolled in a healthcare.gov plan? Apply for HealthConnect now.
Need help enrolling in a healthcare.gov plan? Visit coveringwi.org for free help from a licensed navigator who can also help you apply for HealthConnect.
This program is made possible by generous donations from UW Health and Quartz. HealthConnect offers premium rate coverage for 20 Silver-level plans through Quartz, GHC, and Dean. This ensures that participants have control over their preferred providers, pharmacies and locations of care.
If you have questions or run into issues applying, please call our United Way 211 helpline or email healthconnect@uwdc.org.
HealthConnect is available on a first-come, first-serve basis as long as program funds are available.