Eligibility for an Individual with Intellectual Disability

How do I know if I am eligible for services?

The State of Connecticut offers services and supports for individuals with intellectual disability. The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) runs these programs, supporting citizens throughout Connecticut.

Am I eligible for services?

• Be a resident of the State of Connecticut
• Have an intellectual disability as defined in Connecticut law

OR

• Have a medical diagnosis of Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS), diagnosed by a physician
• Eligibility Fact Sheet

Apply for Services

1. Print and complete Application (English) (PDF) or Print Application (Spanish) (PDF)
2. Show that you are applying for services for an Intellectual Disability on page 2. (Not for the Autism Spectrum Disorder Program).
3. Gather and submit all items listed on the Application Checklist (also listed on page 6 of the application):
   • Psychological and Educational Testing performed through the age of seventeen (17)
     • Psychological evaluations including cognitive and adaptive scores must be done prior to the age of eighteen (18)
   • Medical history and most recent physical
   • HIPAA acknowledgment form (also on page 6 of the application)
   • Guardianship or conservatorship forms if applicable
   • Proof of CT residence
   • Copies of the following:
     • Birth certificate
     • Social Security card
     • Medical insurance card
   • Educational information
4. If you are MISSING any of the items listed, you’ll need to complete a Release of Information form (doc). (also on page 7 of the application)
   • Guide for Missing Eligibility Documents
5. Submit all items to:
   Department of Developmental Services
   Eligibility Unit
   460 Capitol Avenue
   Hartford, CT 06106
   Fax: 860-622-2797
   Email: DDS.Eligibility@ct.gov

Can’t print these forms? Please email DDS.Eligibility@ct.gov to request an application be mailed to you.

Get Help Applying

Need help completing your application? Find someone who can assist you.

Were you deemed ineligible for services? Learn more about requesting a hearing.

• Checklist for Application (PDF)
• Checklist for Application Spanish (PDF)
• Guide for Missing Eligibility Documents
• Guide for Missing Eligibility Documents (PDF) 

More Eligibility Resources

• Eligibility Fact Sheet
• Guideline for Psychological Reports
• Guideline for Psychological Reports (PDF)
• Autism Eligibility Fact Sheet (PDF)
• HIPAA Fact Sheet
• Medicaid Fact Sheet
• How to Apply for Title 19 (Medicaid)
• More Helpful Resources

Contact

For assistance, call 1-866-433-8192 or 1-860-418-6117.

Contact the Eligibility Unit