How to Apply for Social Services
Find information on how to apply for services offered by the Department of Social Services.
Healthcare and Insurance
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Connecticut's official health insurance marketplace, where Connecticut residents and business owners can access the quality healthcare coverage they need.
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Are you or a loved one living in the community and need assistance to remain there? The Affordable Care Act created an optional State Plan service which will allow eligible individuals to access Personal Attendant Care (PCA) and other services and supports through self-direction.
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Connecticut Health Insurance Plans
Residents looking for individual and group health insurance, managed care, Medicare and Medicare supplement plans, and medical discount plans can investigate options.
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Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE)
This program provides services to help eligible residents live in the community. Eligible applicants must be 65 years of age or older, be at risk of nursing home placement and meet the program’s financial eligibility criteria. To be at risk of nursing home placement means that the applicant needs assistance with critical needs such as bathing, dressing, eating, taking medications and toileting. CHCPE helps clients continue living at home instead of going to a nursing home. Each applicant’s needs are reviewed to determine if he/she may remain at home with the help of home care services.
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Connecticut Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program protects the health, safety, well-being and rights of individuals who reside in skilled nursing facilities, residential care homes and assisted living facilities.
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Connecticut Partnership for Long-Term Care
The state of Connecticut provides Connecticut residents with unbiased information about the need for long-term care; the ability to find and purchase quality, affordable long-term care insurance; and a way to get needed-care without depleting assets.
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This site provides important information to health care providers about the Connecticut Medical Assistance Program. This site contains a wealth of resources for providers including enrollment, billing manuals, bulletins, program regulations, plus information on Electronic Data Interchange and the Automated Eligibility Verification System.
Agency: Department of Social Services -
Options for filing a complaint with the Connecticut Insurance Department (CID). Filing a complaint with CID doesn't include support for Husky Health or health insurance that is regulated by the federal government.
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Health licensing requirements, applications, fees, practice acts, rules, regulations, and examination dates.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
Healthcare Services Complaints
Guidance for filing complaints against health care professionals and facilities.
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HUSKY (Medicaid) Coverage for Breast and Cervical Cancer
Medicaid Coverage for Breast and Cervical Cancer aims to support the health of women receiving breast and cervical cancer screenings and services by providing full Medicaid coverage for them. This program works in conjunction with the Department of Public Health’s Connecticut Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program.
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Those interested in applying for HUSKY benefits can read about the different programs and the income limits for each one.
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Children, parents, relative caregivers, elders, individuals with disabilities, adults without minor children and pregnant women interested in applying for the HUSKY Health program can get an application and learn what the program covers.
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Appeal health insurance denials of coverage or reimbursement for services through an independent review process. Filing an appeal with CID doesn't include support for Husky Health or health insurance that is regulated by the federal government.
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Insurance Companies Marketing Health Plans in Connecticut
Companies with approved health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
Agency: Department of Insurance
