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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
- ConneCT to DSS - Apply Online, Open 'MyAccount' and more!
- DSS Response to COVID-19
- Free Online Tax Preparation Help (VITA); New COVID-19 Aid May be Available
- 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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7/15/2021
State of Connecticut Home- and Community-Based Services Spending Plan under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
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4/30/2021
Governor Lamont Announces Deadline for Winter Home Heating Assistance Program Extended to June 15
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4/8/2021
Notice of Intent to Amend the Medicaid Waivers for Individual and Family Support and Comprehensive Supports
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4/13/2021
Working Group on Diabetes and High Deductible Health Plans to meet on Thursday, April 15th from 11:00am – 12:30pm
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2/23/2021
Notice for Public Review and Comment – Proposed Revision to FFY 2021 LIHEAP Block Grant Allocation Plan
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
- Census 2020: Special Information for DSS Enrollees about Working for the Census
- 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
- Public Charge: About Federal Rule Change
- 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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