DSS Benefits and H.R.1

What is H.R.1?

What is H.R.1?

A federal law known officially as H.R. 1. in Congress, is also known as The One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
  • H.R. means the bill started in the U.S. House of Representatives.
  • 1 means it was the first bill introduced during that session.

How the Law Was Passed
Congress used a process called budget reconciliation to pass this law. Budget reconciliation is used to:
  • Make changes to federal programs
  • Adjust how much money those programs receive
  • Move budget related laws through Congress more quickly

Review the full details of the H.R.1 changes >  

What programs are affected?

The new law changes some public benefit programs that DSS oversees, including:

  • SNAP (helps people buy food)
  • HUSKY Health (health care for people in Connecticut)

These changes may affect how people get benefits, who can qualify, or how the programs are funded.

What should I expect?

If you receive SNAP or HUSKY and the law affects your benefits:

  • DSS will send you a notice
  • Notices will include next steps, dates, and anything you need to do

You do not need to act until you receive information directly from DSS.

How can I stay informed?

For updates:

  • Visit the Connecticut DSS website often
  • Check your mail, email, or MyDSS account for messages from DSS.
  • Add DSS to your contacts today! Text messages will come from the DSS short code number (60302) or the DSS Benefits Center number 1-855-626-6632.
  • Keep your information updated
For members

I get benefits
Read about the changes to your benefits and when they might happen.
For providers

I am a Community Partner
Read about changes that may affect providers and other stakeholders. The updates cover provider taxes, SNAP error rates, and Covered CT.