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Connecticut State Department of Social Services
Most Popular Resources
- Affordable Connectivity Program--$30/Month Discount for Internet Service; All SNAP & Medicaid Members Eligible
- ConneCT to DSS – Apply Online, Open/Access 'MyAccount' & more!
- Connecticut Energy Assistance Programs
- MyDSS--Our New Mobile App for 24/7, On-the-Go Access!
- Child Tax Credits & Stimulus Payment Help
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- SNAP – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
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- HUSKY Health
- Child Support Services
- Acknowledging Parentage
News and Press
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12/8/2022
Notice for Public Review and Comment - TANF Caseload Reduction Report FFY 2023
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12/7/2022
Governor Lamont Announces Plans to Appoint Andrea Barton Reeves as Commissioner of the Department of Social Services and Dr. Deidre Gifford as Executive Director of the Office of Health Strategy at Start of Second Term
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11/28/2022
Governor Lamont, State Officials Work with Utilities to Advance a Short-Term Customer Relief Plan to Reduce the Cost of Energy Supply Prices
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10/3/2022
NEMT Town Hall - October 27 meeting on Non-Emergency Medical Transportation Services (in-person & remote attendance)
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9/28/2022
Governor Lamont Announces Increase in Food Assistance for Connecticut Residents Beginning October 1
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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