How to apply

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Learn how to apply for Social Services benefits in CT

There are several ways you can apply for benefits with the Department of Social Services (DSS). The quickest and easiest way to apply is online. You can also download and mail in an application or bring it in person. Some programs even allow you to apply over the phone.

At DSS, we’re here to help you find and get the benefits you need to help you and your family:

Healthcare (Medicaid, HUSKY, etc.)
Food assistance (SNAP)
Financial help
And more

Explore all DSS benefits

Ready to apply online for benefits? Get started with ConneCT

Whether you need help with feeding your family, cash support, medical assistance, or long-term services, ConneCT can help you: Check your eligibility for DSS benefits and apply online.

Apply online

Get started with your benefits application right away. Applying online is the fastest and easiest way to get DSS benefits for you and your family.

Check eligibility

Are you eligible for DSS benefits? Our pre-screening guide will help you determine what programs you may qualify for.

Access your accounts

Sign into ConneCT

ConneCT is where you go to apply for all DSS benefits. You can also view, renew, and make changes to your plans, as well as print a copy of your proof of benefits.

Sign into MyDSS

On a mobile device? Use myDSS to access your DSS benefits seamlessly anytime, anywhere. You can even check your SNAP balance in real-time.

Sign into Access Health CT

If you have HUSKY A, B, or D, go to your Access Health CT account. You can view your current medical coverage, renew plans, and manage your health benefits.

Need more help applying for benefits online?

Watch video guides

Our team has created a list of videos to help you get started with your DSS benefits applications. Learn how to apply, setup your account, renew benefits, and more.

Contact DSS to get benefits help

If you need more help, contact us by phone or in person. Visit our contact page to get more details.

Apply by mail

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Send your DSS benefits application by mail

If you can’t apply for your DSS benefits online, you can apply by mail. Download the Application for Benefits form, print it out, and mail it in to us. If you have a Client ID, please include it on any documents or applications.

Benefit applications should be mailed to:

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

Find the documents you need

Form W-1E: Application for Benefits

Fill out this application to apply for food, cash, medical benefits, and more by mail or in person.

Forma W-1ES: Solicitud de Beneficios

Complete esta solicitud para solicitar alimentos, dinero, beneficios médicos, y más por correo o en persona.

Browse all applications and forms

Search, find, and download any applications or forms you might need from the Department of Social Services.

Apply in person

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Apply in person

To apply for your benefits in person, visit one of our DSS resource center locations. You can fill out an application on-site, or bring in your form and drop it off. Outside drop-boxes are also available. Please allow DSS 10 days to review and process any documents submitted before contacting us.

DSS resource centers also offer Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services. This allows for deaf or hard-of-hearing persons to communicate with hearing persons using an experienced video interpreter via a webcam and internet connection. VRI services help us provide quick, on-demand assistance to CT’s deaf and hard of hearing communities.

Find a resource center near you

Apply by phone

Call Access Health to apply for HUSKY A, B, and D

If you’d like to apply for healthcare coverage through HUSKY A, B, and D over the phone, you can call our partners at Access Health. An enrollment specialist will answer your questions and guide you through the enrollment process via their toll-free number.