How to Apply for Social Services
Find information on how to apply for services offered by the Department of Social Services.
Health and Human Services
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Long-Term Support for Family Caregivers
Support to help family caregivers find services for their loved ones. Provides an array of services like information, referrals to support groups and short term respite in the home to help relieve caregiver stress.
Agency: State Unit on Aging -
Mandated reporters are required to report when they have reasonable cause to believe that a child under the age of 18 has been abused, neglected, or is placed in imminent risk or serious harm. Learn about mandated report training, frequently asked questions, and more.
Agency: Department of Children and Families -
You and your spouse-to-be must appear in person at a local vital records office to obtain a marriage license. The marriage license is issued to ensure that you and your spouse-to-be are eligible to be married.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
Med-Connect (Medicaid for Employees with Disabilities)
Medicaid for Employees with Disabilities, also known as MED-Connect, provides medical assistance to employed individuals with disabilities. Enrollees can earn up to $75,000 per year and qualify for full Medicaid/HUSKY Health coverage.
Agency: Department of Social Services -
Medicaid State Plan Amendments
Current State Plan Amendments submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Agency: Department of Social Services -
Answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning qualifying patients, primary caregivers and renewal.
Agency: Department of Consumer Protection -
Medical Marijuana Online Application
The Department of Administrative Services’ Business Network is the home to the online application for the medical marijuana program.
Agency: Department of Administrative Services -
Medical Marijuana Online Application
The Department of Administrative Services’ Business Network is the home to the online application for the medical marijuana program.
Agency: Department of Administrative Services -
The Medical Marijuana Program, as administered by the State of Connecticut, is the authority on registration and enrollment for patients who qualify for medical marijuana treatment. A certified physician must initiate the registration on the patient's behalf.
Agency: Department of Consumer Protection -
Each patient and caregiver registration expires one year from the date the physician certified the patient to use medical marijuana. The date of expiration can be found on the front of the registration certificate card. Access the online renewal registration system to renew your medical marijuana card online.
Agency: Department of Consumer Protection -
Medicare Fraud Prevention Information
Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program - recruits and trains volunteers to educate seniors to protect themselves against health care fraud, consumer scams, detection of fraudulent activities and assists with reporting suspected health care fraud to appropriate entities.
Agency: State Unit on Aging -
The State of Connecticut offers financial assistance to eligible Medicare enrollees through our 'Medicare Savings Programs.' These programs may help pay Medicare Part B premiums, deductibles and co-insurance.
Agency: Department of Social Services -
Mental Health and Addiction Advocacy and Support
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) works frequently with a variety of advocacy groups to ensure that its customers are provided efficient mental health and addiction services that foster self-sufficiency, dignity and respect. Some advocacy and support agencies include INFOLINE, Advocacy Unlimited, Inc., Alcoholics Anonymous, Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery, The Connecticut Clearinghouse, The CT Military Support System, The Connecticut Office of Protection and Advocacy for Person with Disabilities, Partnership for Responsible Gambling and many more.
Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services -
Mental Health and Addiction Publications and Reports
A quick reference guide to all publications and reports published by the Department of Public Health (DPH).
Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services -
Mental Health and Addiction Services
The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) offers mental health and addiction programs in five regions throughout the state. Use this listing to find the right services in the town of your choice.
Agency: Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
