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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 $500, if unmarried and up to $1,000 for a family of four; and automobile equity may not exceed $4,500; 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; 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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