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 federal changes in the rules of eligibility. When this benefit is available we will let the public know how they can request it. If you need additional food pantry, soup kitchen or mobile 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.

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 website, which answers questions about work requirements and exemptions for SNAP and HUSKY (Medicaid).

Summer EBT - S-EBT

When Will I Get My S-EBT?

The S-EBT one-time payments began on June 21st, 2026. If you did not get your payment yet, check back every other week. If your child qualifies for S-EBT, you will get a letter stating when the benefits will be available. If you believe you should get S-EBT and didn't get a letter, call 1-844-503-6871, Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm.

If you need to apply for S-EBT, click S-EBT Online Application.

Mailed S-EBT cards may take a few weeks to arrive due to the large number being printed.

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