These updates have been submitted by the general public. Please note that they have NOT been reviewed or verified by 2-1-1 CT.
NOTE: DSS started on June 17, 2024, texting renewal reminders to recipients who need to submit their renewal forms and will receive DSS texts from 60302. Personalized texts will still come from the DSS Benefit Center number, 855-626-6632. Make sure to update phone number to get important reminders from DSS. Click here for more information.
(Individuals can verify or update their address at: ct.gov/UpdateUsDSS):
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Note: Starting on October 1, 2024 the eligibility income guideline for this program will drop to 138% from 160% of the Federal Poverty Level. Individuals that are currently receiving benefits will receive notification and will automatically be enrolled in one of two yearlong extensions of HUSKY A coverage: Transitional Medical Assistance (TMA) for those with income from a job, or Extended Medical Assistance (EMA) for those with income from spousal support. Individuals not eligible for the extension will be able to enroll in a Qualified Health Plan (QHP) through Access Health CT. Most individuals who enroll in a QHP are eligible for financial help, including no cost coverage through the Covered Connecticut Program
HUSKY insurance plan provides health coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription health care for parents or caretaker relatives who have a child/children on HUSKY A and whose income is at or below 138%. Coverage for just a child/children is provided when income is at or below 201% of the Federal Poverty Level.
Parents or caretaker relatives who have a child/children on HUSKY A, is living with the HUSKY A-eligible child, and whose income is at or below 138% of the Federal Poverty Level; Coverage for just a child/children is provided when income is at or below 201% of the Federal Poverty Level; No asset limits; Must be U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status for at least 5 years to be eligible; Parent is ineligible if not willing to comply with child support enforcement requirements; Caretaker relatives DO NOT need to have legal custody of a child living with them in order to apply for HUSKY for themselves or the child
Note: When looking at the HUSKY family income guidelines, please keep in mind that DSS may not count some income and may also deduct certain expenses; The best thing to do is apply and let DSS determine family’s eligibility
**Counts as Income - Wages and tips, unemployment, pensions and annuities, alimony, Income from business or personal services, dividends and taxable interest, rents and royalties, portion of Social Security, cash support (with exceptions);
**Does not count as Income - SNAP, worker's compensation, Social Security, child support, SSI, TANF, gifts, qualified scholarships, certain salary deferrals, Section 8 voucher
50 Humphrey Street
New Haven, CT
06513
855-805-4325
Access Health CT
855-626-6632
Client Information and Benefits Center Line
800-842-4524
DSS Client Information Line
M-F: 8am-4:30pm; Benefits Center line hours: 7:30am-4pm
1) Online through Access Health CT at www.accesshealthct.com; 2) Over the phone by calling Access Health CT at 1-855-805-4325 - apply online or over the phone in order to get the fastest determination of whether you are eligible, 3) Using application form ‘AH3,’ available by calling Access Health CT at 1-855-805-4325 or in a Department of Social Services (DSS) office, 4) In person at a DSS field office (please note that you may have to wait to see a worker)
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State agency administers state and federal cash assistance, SNAP/food stamp and medical insurance programs for low income individuals, individuals who are elderly or disabled, and refugees. Cash or medical insurance programs include Temporary Family Assistance (TFA); State Administered General Cash Assistance (SAGA); State Supplement for the Aged, Blind and Disabled (State Supplement); Medicaid; and other medical expense or personal care assistance programs for special populations. DSS also administers funding for child support enforcement services, energy assistance, rental assistance, emergency housing programs, burial funds for the indigent, and protective services for the elderly.
800-842-1508
Recorded Public Information
Handicap parking available, Wheelchair accessible
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