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Special menu for DSS customers. How to apply, renew & report changes, other key information.
Connecticut State Department of Social Services
Most Popular Resources
- NEW! Affordable Connectivity Program--$30/Month Discount for Internet Service; All SNAP & Medicaid Members Eligible
- ConneCT to DSS – Apply Online, Open/Access 'MyAccount' & more!
- Winter Heating Aid: CT Energy Assistance Program
- Try ‘MyDSS’--Our New Mobile App for 24/7, On-the-Go Access!
- Child Tax Credits (Up to $3,600) & Free Tax Preparation Help
- COVID-19 Vaccine for Children: Information for CT Parents
- 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
- Acknowledging Parentage
News and Press
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4/29/2022
Governor Lamont Announces New Online Application Available for Heating and Water Assistance, Deadline Extended for 2021-2022 Season
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4/21/2022
Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Receives Approval of Application that Unlocks Federal Funding to Treat Substance Use Disorders
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2/3/2022
‘MyDSS’ App Latest Improvement in Connecticut’s Digital Government Drive; Web-based App Helps Public Connect with Department of Social Services 24/7 on Any Device
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2/2/2022
Covered CT Demonstration Waiver - Public Comment & Hearings
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1/18/2022
Notice of Intent to Submit Emergency Preparedness and Response Amendment (Appendix K) to the Comprehensive Supports Medicaid Waiver, Individual and Family Support Medicaid Waiver, and Employment and Day Supports Medicaid Waiver.
Highlights
- NEW! Home and Community-Based Services & the American Rescue Plan Act
- UPDATED! CT Low Income Household Water Assistance Program Opens Applications
- 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
- DSS Data + Dashboards
- 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
- 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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