NOTICE:

Beginning August 4th, the Department of Social Services has partnered with the state’s Community Action Agencies (CAA) to distribute the one-time $300 grocery card to those who have lost their SNAP benefits due to federal work rules eligibility changes. Individuals who have lost their SNAP benefits because of these changes should reach out directly to their local CAA. More information about the ABAWD changes are located on SNAP Time Limits webpage. If you need additional food pantry, soup kitchen or mobile food assistance, visit 211 Connecticut website or Connecticut Foodshare website

Changes to SNAP and HUSKY Health work rules can be hard to understand. But many people will not lose their benefits. The Department of Social Services has made two prescreeners available - one for SNAP and one for HUSKY - to determine whether these changes apply to you. Find out more about how it will impact you on our H.R.1 changes to SNAP and HUSKY Health website and DSS Benefits and H.R.1 website , which answers questions about work requirements and exemptions for SNAP and HUSKY (Medicaid).



Video Guides for DSS Clients


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Overview

 
By creating an online client benefits account or ‘MyAccount’ with your client ID, you can look at the benefits you currently receive with DSS. You will need to create a username and password online at www.connect.ct.gov or www.mydss.ct.gov.
 
The information you enter to create your MyAccount helps to ensure that only you can see your household's benefit information. We will safeguard all of your personal information. When you sign up, you can access the status of your benefits anytime and anywhere from a smartphone, tablet or computer with an internet connection.
 
MyAccount technical support (for help using MyAccount online) is available by calling toll-free 1-877-874-1612, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm.
 
The following videos may also be helpful to you.
  
MyDSS Videos in English:
 
 
MyDSS Videos in Spanish:
Cómo Acceder a la prueba de beneficios (Hoja de Presupuesto) (video)
 
 
ConneCT Videos:
How to Print Your Proof of Benefits (Budget Sheet) (video)  
 
 
ConneCT also features a prescreening tool at www.connect.ct.gov which helps show if you may be eligible for programs with DSS.  By giving information about your income, assets, and the bills you pay each month, you can find out if you might be eligible for help buying food, providing health care coverage for you and/or your family, and assistance with other DSS programs.

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