Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS)

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Find continuous care through the Department of Social Services (DSS)

We understand that sometimes care is needed on a more ongoing basis, such as for older people and people with disabilities. We’re dedicated to helping Connecticut residents navigate available benefits and programs to get the support they need to thrive long term.

Find Long-Term Services and Supports through DSS programs, including:
  • Medicaid and Cash Assistance for Supportive Housing
  • Homecare Coverage
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Coverage
  • Money Follows the Person Program
Get answers to frequently asked questions about LTSS  

Discover available Long-Term Services and Supports

People in nursing facility

Get continuous care at a long-term service and support facility

Knowing your support options can help you plan for you and your loved ones’ current and future needs. Through DSS, you can apply for healthcare coverage for stays at:
  • Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF)
  • Residential Care Homes (RCH) and Rated Housing Facilities (RHF)
Apply for care in an LTSS facility  
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Find support though home and community-based services

Do you need support to live at home or to return to community living? DSS can help you find a range of valuable services. These services include assistance paying for in-home care, Medicaid waiver programs, and more.
Explore community options for long-term support  

Apply for LTSS benefits

Apply online

Apply online
Use the ConneCT portal to apply for Long-Term Services and Supports online. You can also check eligibility requirements to see if you qualify before applying.
Apply by mail

Apply by mail (PDF)
Want to fill out the application on paper? Please mail an application packet with as much documentation as possible to your LTSS Application Center. You can find a list of towns assigned to each Application Center both in the application and below.

Renew your LTSS benefits

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Manage and renew LTSS benefits through ConneCT

Long-Term Services and Supports Application Centers only process new applications. Renewals and interim changes to LTSS will be processed through ConneCT, either online or by mail. Please mail any paperwork to:

DSS ConneCT Scanning Center
P.O. Box 1320
Manchester, CT 06045
Go to ConneCT  

Other LTSS resources

Alzheimer’s Respite Care Program 

Find out what resources are available to caregivers of people with Alzheimer’s Disease or related dementias.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (LTCOP) 

Need to submit a complaint about a nursing home, residential care home, and assisted living community? The LTCOP is dedicated to improving the quality of life and care of residents. 

Money Follows the Person  

Get the funds, services, and support you need to transition from a nursing or long-term care facility back to your home or community.

My Place CT 

Find all the information you need to live life independently though this free web-based resource from the State of Connecticut.

National Family Caregiver Support Program  

Explore support and services available to family members and other unpaid caregivers of older adults, adult children with disabilities, and more.