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About ConneCT - DSS Service Modernization

The Department of Social Services' customer service modernization initiative - called ‘ConneCT’ - provides applicants, clients and the general public with multiple access points to the federal and state programs we administer.

Enterprise Master Person Index

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is responsible for Health Information Technology (Health IT), including Health Information Exchange (HIE) for the State’s Medicaid population.

Special Notices for Electronic Asset Verification

Beginning in February 2020, the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) will conduct asset verifications electronically through a web-based system administered by the Public Consulting Group Inc. (PCG), in partnership with Accuity Asset Verification Services, Inc.

Notices of Intent, Operational Policies, and Proposed Regulations

These sections require the Department of Social Services (DSS) to electronically submit certain new department operational policies to the Secretary of the State for posting online, before adopting them. The submitted policies will be posted on this page as they become available.

Certificate of Need (CON)

The Department of Social Services is responsible for the Certificate of Need (CON) process for nursing homes, residential care homes and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Medicaid 'Spend-down' Information & Forms

You may have a spend-down if you are eligible for HUSKY Medicaid except that your income exceeds the limit. If DSS has determined that you are eligible for a spend-down, then you can use certain medical expenses to reduce your income. Submit medical expenses that you want to be applied to your spend-down with the cover sheet to

Internship at the Connecticut Department of Social Services

CRF Grants

Coronavirus Relief Fund Payments

Covered Connecticut Demonstration

Human Resources

Human Resources administers a full range of human resource services to include labor relations, recruitment, retention, promotion and advancement of all DSS staff. The Division is responsible for providing benefit administration to include Workers’ Compensation, FMLA, Workplace Violence Prevention and Payroll services to over 1900 employees throughout the State.

Quality Assurance Administrative Actions List

The Administrative Actions List is a list of vendors that have had a decision against them for not complying with DSS regulations.

Section 1115 Demonstration Waiver for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment

As part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ effort to combat the ongoing opioid crisis, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) created an opportunity under the authority of section 1115(a) of the Social Security Act for states to demonstrate and test flexibilities to improve the continuum of care for beneficiaries with substance use disorders (SUD) including Opioid Use Disorder (OUD).

Birth to Three

Medicaid Reimbursement information for the Birth to Three program.

Connecticut Housing Engagement and Support Services (CHESS) Initiative

Community Living Arrangements (CLA)

Community Living Arrangements (CLA) also known as group homes, offer individuals the opportunity to live in the community.