NOTICE:

Connecticut passed new legislation requiring DSS to spread out SNAP benefit issuance dates throughout the month rather than concentrating them in the first few days. Read up on the changes that start March 1.

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).

Secure Mail

Overview

The following document provides instructions for communicating with the Department of Social Services (DSS) through secure email, also known as MailGate.  It will tell you how to:
  1. Know that you have received a secure email and how to access it.

  2. Create your secure mail account and password.

  3. Read and reply to a message from DSS using MailGate.

  4. Directly access your email outside of your email account.

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