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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.
Agency: Department of Social Services -
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (better known as the WIC Program) provides free nutrition and breastfeeding information and support for expecting and breastfeeding mothers, and resources for toddlers and infants.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
Office of Legal Counsel, Regulations and Administrative Hearings (OLCRAH)
The Office of Legal Counsel, Regulations and Administrative Hearings (OLCRAH) serves as in-house counsel for the agency, administers the promulgation of agency regulations and schedules and conducts administrative hearings in accordance with state and federal law.
Agency: Department of Social Services -
Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
An independent state agency created to safeguard and advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut, the Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities investigates claims of discrimination and abuse and provides education and advocacy services.
Agency: Office of Protection and Advocacy of People with Disabilities -
Office of the Healthcare Advocate
The Office of the Healthcare Advocate can assist Connecticut residents with their healthcare coverage. Find information about enrollment into healthcare coverage, understanding the referral or pre-authorization process or assistance with the appeal/grievance procedures here.
Agency: Office of the Healthcare Advocate -
The Pharmacy Commission has jurisdiction over pharmacy practice in Connecticut and approves the licensure and registration of pharmacies, pharmacists, pharmacy interns and non-resident pharmacies. The Commission posts the monthly meeting agenda and minutes to the Department of Consumer Protection website.
Agency: Department of Consumer Protection -
A policy index organized alphabetically by first letter dependent by topic.
Agency: Department of Children and Families -
Prevention and Health Promotion Division
DMHAS' prevention system is designed to promote the overall health and wellness of individuals and communities by preventing or delaying substance use.
Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services -
Public Health Diseases and Prevention
Disease and prevention information on a variety of public health topics.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
Citizens can access answers on a myriad of topics relating to the WIC Program, from general questions on the program to individual services.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
Useful information on a variety of health topics including arthritis, cancer, dental, disabilities, family planning, heart disease, teen driving, and more.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
Public Health Statistics and Research
The Department of Public Health (DPH) offers a presentation of data and statistics for 25 of the leading diseases and illnesses affecting Connecticut's public. Some conditions covered are asthma, cancer, drug overdose, influenza, tobacco use prevention and control.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
A patient is eligible for a medical marijuana certificate if they are a Connecticut resident with a debilitating medical condition. Conditions that qualify as such are cancer, glaucoma, Parkinson's, post-traumatic stress disorder and epilepsy. To meet certificate eligibility requirements, a patient must be 18 years of age or older, must be a Connecticut resident and cannot be an inmate in a Connecticut correctional facility.
Agency: Department of Consumer Protection -
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.
Agency: Department of Social Services -
The Office of Community Services of the Department of Social Services (DSS) is responsible for disbursing federal funds related to the resettlement of refugees in Connecticut. Refugees are assigned by the U.S. State Department to local affiliates of national voluntary resettlement agencies in Connecticut.
Agency: Department of Social Services
