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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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.
Agency: Department of Insurance -
The Connecticut Insurance Department has identified six categories about which consumers most often have questions and the frequently asked questions for each topic. Categories are Regarding Repairs to Your Vehicle, Mental Health Benefits in Connecticut, Healthcare Reform, Homeowner's Insurance, COBRA and Long-term Care 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.
Agency: Access Health CT -
Workers’ Rehabilitation Services
Workers' Rehabilitation Services (WRS) is dedicated to assisting the eligible injured worker in returning to gainful employment by providing quality Vocational Rehabilitation services. Vocational planning focuses on enabling the injured worker to envision a new future and a new career.
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Connecticut Birth-to-Three System
The Birth to Three System strengthens the capacity of families to meet the developmental and health-related needs of their infants and toddlers who have delays or disabilities. Citizens can find information on the various services the Birth to Three System offers.
Agency: Department of Developmental Services -
Support and Services Topics A-Z
Residents can access an alphabetical listing of supports and services to find the help they need.
Agency: Department of Developmental Services -
Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Provider List
Links to individuals and organizations that provide developmental services.
Agency: Department of Developmental Services -
The department provides links to numerous forms to request services and assess needs and skills.
Agency: Department of Developmental Services -
Developmental Services Video Library
The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Production Studio produces informational videos that educate consumers and their families about DDS services and supports. In addition, training videos are produced for agency staff and DDs private providers.
Agency: Department of Developmental Services -
The goals of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) are to work with individuals, their families and other support groups to develop long-term strategies for people with disabilities to live full lives in their communities. To do that, DDS promotes life-long learning, using local supports and resources, employment, using technology for learning and support and developing personal responsibility and strengths.
Agency: Department of Developmental Services -
Department of Developmental Services Providers
A collection of resources and information for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Providers.
Agency: Department of Developmental Services -
Members of the public who want to contact DDS staff members or meet with them can use the directory to find phone numbers for the main and regional offices and directions to all the offices.
Agency: Department of Developmental Services -
Developmental Support Services
Support is tailored to meet the needs and desires of consumers and their families through various stages of life, from infancy to retirement age.
Agency: Department of Developmental Services -
The Office of the Attorney General offers people preparing a living will general information about advance directives, appointment of health care representatives, appointment of conservators and organ donation.
Agency: Office of the Attorney General -
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Connecticut residents with significant disabilities who need help finding and keeping employment can apply for services through the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services.
Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services
