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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Health insurance program for income eligible individuals and families. Connecticut residents who are 65 years of age or older, and/or who are blind or disabled, may qualify for Medicaid coverage under HUSKY C.
Income and asset eligibility varies, depending on which part of HUSKY C individuals may qualify for.
Please note that the annual income limit for Medicaid for Employees with Disabilities enrollees is $75,000 and asset limits are much higher.Individuals and families who are receiving cash assistance from DSS are automatically eligible for Medicaid. "Everyone receiving Medicaid is issued a "Connect Card"; people who are on a plan are also issued a card from the plan, and the card will identify the name of the plan in which they are enrolled. - NOTE: Those applying for Medicaid, can do so any time throughout the year, there is no set enrollment period. - OTHER INFORMATION: Call DSS office for specific information about income limits; Anyone can apply for Medicaid; and anyone can be eligible for Medicaid regardless of income if they have medical expenses sufficient to "Spenddown" income to the income limit. No set enrollment period, individuals can apply any time throughout the year. - APPLICATIONS: DSS may be able to expedite the applications if it is an emergency. There are no set guidelines or criteria that constitutes what an emergency might be; there is no guarantee that an application would be expedited even if a request is put in. This happens at the discretion of the caseworker at DSS.