NOTICE:

The Department of Social Services is working with Community Action Agencies to distribute the one-time $300 grocery card to those who have lost their SNAP benefits due to recent changes in the rules of eligibility. Details of what you will need to do to access this benefit are being determined. When this benefit is available we will let the public know how they can request it. If you need immediate food assistance, visit www.211ct.org or www.ctfoodshare.org.

Security Notice: DSS and Gainwell Technologies are providing notice of a data security incident affecting the Connecticut HUSKY Medicaid provider portal — [read the full press release] for details, or call 1-855-744-4488 if you have questions.

DSS benefits have changed due to the federal budget reconciliation bill (H.R.1). Find out how it will impact you on our website, which answers questions about work requirements and exemptions for SNAP and HUSKY (Medicaid).

DSS Presentations & Legislative Testimony

DSS Testimony - 2017 Legislative Session

DSS Testimony for the 2017 Legislative Session

Human Services Committee, February 7, 2017

Aging Committee, February 7, 2017

Public Health Committee, February 10, 2017

Human Services Committee, February 14, 2017

Aging Committee, February 14, 2017

Appropriations Committee (budget presentation) February 16, 2017

Public Health Committee, February 17, 2017

Aging Committee, February 21, 2017

Judiciary Committee, February 27, 2017

Human Services Committee, March 2, 2017

General Law Committee, March 2, 2017

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