Durable Medical Equipment

NOTICE:

Due to a water main break the Waterbury Resource Center will be closed, Dec. 18 and 19, 2025. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you need information about your benefits please call 855-626-6632 or go to MyDSS.CT.GOV. The Waterbury Resource Center will reopen Monday, Dec. 22.

Learn about potential changes to DSS benefits due to the federal budget reconciliation bill (H.R.1) in our article, What will change with DSS benefits following the passing of federal H.R.1?

Durable Medical Equipment

Overview

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is a public agency that provides a broad range of services to families and individuals who need assistance. DSS is the state agency responsible for administering the Medicaid program that provides payment for health care services.

One health care service available from Medicaid is Durable Medical Equipment (DME).