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Connecticut State Department of Social Services
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- ConneCT to DSS - Apply Online, Open 'MyAccount' and more!
- DSS Response to COVID-19
- Personal Protection Equipment PPE for Home Care Participants Self-Directed
- DSS Field Offices
- 2-1-1 Connecticut Human Service Information - search online or dial 2-1-1
- SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
- CT Pathways - for SNAP Enrollees at Colleges & Educational Partners
- HUSKY Health
- Child Support Services
News and Press
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10/26/2021
Notice of Intent to Renew and Amend the Mental Health Home and Community-Based Services Waiver
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10/19/2021
Imposter Provider of Autism Services to Serve Prison Time for Fraud and Identity Theft Offenses (U.S. Attorney’s Office release)
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10/13/2021
Public Can Check Nursing Home Vaccination Rates Online (CT DSS/DPH news release)
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9/8/2021
Governor Lamont Announces Public-Private Initiative to Address Homelessness and Chronic Health Problems
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9/3/2021
Community Services Block Grant Allocation Plan – Federal Fiscal Year 2022 & Social Services Block Grant – Federal Fiscal Year 2022
Highlights
- NEW! Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program Coming to CT
- NEW! DSS Lien Release Process
- UPDATED! - Advisory Board for Transparency on Medicaid Cost and Quality
- Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) for Home Care Participants (Self-Directed)
- Business Intelligence and Big Data
- Partners & Vendors
- Connecticut Housing Engagement and Support Services - CHESS
- Data and Program Reports
- CT Fatherhood Initiative
- HUSKY Health and IRS Form 1095-B
- Integrated Care for Kids
- Medicaid Long-Term Care Demand Projections
- UPDATE! Public Charge: Latest Information
- Special Notices for Electronic Asset Verification
- Job Opportunities
- Internship Opportunities
- MyPlaceCT.org
- Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
- Special for Service Partners
- CaringCareers.org
- Report Fraud/Abuse
- AccessHealthCT.com
- HUSKY Health
- Register Online to Vote
Commissioner Deidre S. Gifford, MD, MPH
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