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Eligibility:
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Ages 18-21 if not living with parents; Otherwise, ages 21+; Must be U.S. citizen or have permanent resident status; Gross income limit – monthly gross income must not be more than 300% of the maximum SSI limit for one person if unmarried, or 600% of the maximum SSI for a couple if married; Asset limit is less than $250, if unmarried and up to $1,000 for a family of four; and automobile equity may not exceed $4,500; Adjusted income (gross minus certain exclusions and deductions) varies from $55 or $219 per month, depending upon whether the individual is "unemployable" or "transitional" and whether he/she pays for shelter; Must be "unemployable" to receive SAGA cash; Unemployable: Must have physical and/or mental impairment that prevents employment for at least six months; Individuals will be required to apply for SSI or SSDI benefits before receiving SAGA cash assistance; Individuals also be required to sign a form authorizing the Social Security Administration to reimburse DSS for any SAGA cash assistance provided while SSI or SSDI application is pending; Social Security Administration will send SSI or SSDI back benefits directly to DSS to reimburse the State for the SAGA cash assistance received. The State will only keep the amount it paid to individual as SAGA cash assistance.
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Languages:
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Spanish
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Application Process:
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Online—The fastest and easiest way to apply. Visit www.connect.ct.gov and click on the “Apply Now” button. The
“Am I Eligible?” feature on www.connect.ct.gov can also be used to check eligibility for SAGA.
In Person—Visit any DSS Service Center to complete an application. Office locations can be found at www.ct.gov/dss
under the “Regional Offices” tab, or call 2-1-1 to be referred to your nearest DSS office.
By Mail—To request an application, call the DSS Benefits Center at 1-855-CONNECT (1- 855-626-6632). Persons who
are deaf or hard of hearing and have a TTD/TTY device can contact DSS at 1-800-842-4524. Persons who are blind or
visually impaired, can contact DSS at 1-860-424-5040. You can also print an application from www.ct.gov/dss/apply
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Documents Required:
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Identification; Proof of address; Proof of income and all assets; Social Security number; Proof of citizenship or green card; Proof of family size; Proof of unemployability; Proof housing expenses; Self-statement is accepted for unemployment, for no income, and for clients who stay with family but claim self-support
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