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).

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2025 / 2026 Cumulative Prices 

For the 2025-2026 program season, CEAP has updated how it sets fuel prices for participating deliverable heating fuel vendors.  Prices are now based on DTN, which tracks daily wholesale prices at four fuel terminals across Connecticut: Bridgeport, Hartford, New Haven, and Norwich.  CEAP adds a fixed margin of $0.50 per gallon to this price for vendors participating under the Margin Over Rack (MOR) pricing model.  MOR pricing information will be used for deliveries starting November 3, 2025, which is the first day CEAP-funded deliveries may occur.

Please note the following: 

  • In the event of a state office closure resulting in DSS being unable to post an updated price, pricing mechanisms remain in effect until state offices open.
  • Margin Over Rack (MOR): The DTN-based MOR price will remain in effect during closure.
  • Discount Off Retail (DOR): The price will be based on the Vendor’s posted retail price, which may change daily, even during closure.
  • The deadline for fuel delivery authorizations is April 1, 2026.
  • The oil price will be posted through April 8, 2026, to accommodate deliveries authorized before the deadline.

Heating Oil Pricing by DTN Terminals (pricing information will be provided in descending order).

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