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• 1115 Justice-Involved Demonstration Waiver

• Agency Annual Report SFY 2021

  The Department of Social Services delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency. DSS serves about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 cities and towns, supporting the basic needs of children, families and individuals, including older adults and persons with disabilities.

• Appropriations, Human Services and Energy and Technology Committees virtual public hearing Friday, August 20, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. on the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program allocation plan

  Appropriations, Human Services and Energy and Technology Committees virtual public hearing Friday, August 20, 2021, at 11:30 a.m. on the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program allocation plan

• Connecticut Plan for the Federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for Federal Fiscal Year 2025

• Covered CT Demonstration Waiver - Public Comment & Hearings

• CT Fatherhood Initiative Event to Focus on State Local Partnerships Supporting Families

  The special role fathers play in raising children and supporting healthy families will be in the spotlight Thursday, May 3, when a coalition of state and private agencies invites the public to a special event at the Legislative Office Building.

• DSS Home Health and Waiver Rate Increases as Provided under the Biennial Budget and American Rescue Plan Act Home- and Community-Based Services Reinvestment Plan

  DSS Home Health and Waiver Rate Increases as Provided under the Biennial Budget and American Rescue Plan Act Home- and Community-Based Services Reinvestment Plan

• Governor Lamont Announces Application Period for 2022-2023 Winter Season of the CT Energy Assistance Program Begins on September 1

• Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Energy Assistance Program Will Provide Participating Households an Additional $430 for Home Heating Aid This Season

• Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Expands Maternal Health Coverage Through HUSKY from 60 Days to Twelve Months After Pregnancy

• Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Receives Approval of an Application for Federal Funding to Support the Innovative Covered Connecticut Health Program

• Governor Lamont Announces Deadline for Winter Home Heating Assistance Program Extended to June 15

• Governor Lamont Announces Increase in Food Assistance for Connecticut Residents Beginning October 1

• Governor Lamont Announces New Online Application Available for Heating and Water Assistance, Deadline Extended for 2021-2022 Season

• Governor Lamont Announces Plans to Appoint Andrea Barton Reeves as Commissioner of the Department of Social Services and Dr. Deidre Gifford as Executive Director of the Office of Health Strategy at Start of Second Term