$140B
Government benefits go unclaimed every year in the U.S.
White House OMB, 2023
9M
Older adults are eligible for benefits but not enrolled
NCOA/Urban Institute, 2024
~100M
Americans receive some form of government assistance
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, 2023
Connecticut Government Benefits Programs
Explore the main benefit programs available and find the ones that apply to your situation.
Available programs in Connecticut
SSDI in Connecticut - Social Security Disability
Monthly income if a disability stops you from working.
SSDI in Connecticut - Social Security Disability
Monthly income if a disability stops you from working.
SSI in Connecticut - Supplemental Security Income
Monthly cash for people with disabilities and limited income.
SSI in Connecticut - Supplemental Security Income
Monthly cash for people with disabilities and limited income.
Veterans Benefits in Connecticut
Tax-free monthly payments for service-connected conditions.
Veterans Benefits in Connecticut
Tax-free monthly payments for service-connected conditions.
Healthcare Advocacy in Connecticut
Health coverage and advocacy for people 65+ and some younger people.
Healthcare Advocacy in Connecticut
Health coverage and advocacy for people 65+ and some younger people.
Education Advocacy in Connecticut
Making sure your child gets every service they're entitled to.
Education Advocacy in Connecticut
Making sure your child gets every service they're entitled to.
Medicaid in Connecticut (HUSKY Health)
Free or low-cost health coverage for qualifying Connecticut residents.
Medicaid in Connecticut (HUSKY Health)
Free or low-cost health coverage for qualifying Connecticut residents.
SNAP in Connecticut
Monthly grocery benefits on an EBT card, accepted at most grocery stores.
SNAP in Connecticut
Monthly grocery benefits on an EBT card, accepted at most grocery stores.
WIC (Women, Infants, Children) in Connecticut
Nutrition support for moms, infants, and young children.
WIC (Women, Infants, Children) in Connecticut
Nutrition support for moms, infants, and young children.
LIHEAP in Connecticut (Energy Assistance)
Assistance that helps cover your home heating bills and prevents shutoffs.
LIHEAP in Connecticut (Energy Assistance)
Assistance that helps cover your home heating bills and prevents shutoffs.
ACA Subsidies in Connecticut (Access Health CT)
Subsidies that reduce the cost of health insurance through Connecticut's own marketplace.
ACA Subsidies in Connecticut (Access Health CT)
Subsidies that reduce the cost of health insurance through Connecticut's own marketplace.
TANF in Connecticut (Temporary Family Assistance)
Monthly cash and support services for families with children.
TANF in Connecticut (Temporary Family Assistance)
Monthly cash and support services for families with children.
EITC in Connecticut (Earned Income Tax Credit)
Up to $8,231 back for working individuals and families.
EITC in Connecticut (Earned Income Tax Credit)
Up to $8,231 back for working individuals and families.
Child Tax Credit in Connecticut
Up to $2,200 per qualifying child under 17.
Child Tax Credit in Connecticut
Up to $2,200 per qualifying child under 17.
Child Care Assistance in Connecticut (Care 4 Kids)
Subsidized child care for working Connecticut families.
Child Care Assistance in Connecticut (Care 4 Kids)
Subsidized child care for working Connecticut families.
