Medicaid, also known as Title 19, is a Connecticut program that provides health coverage to pay medical bills for people who can't afford medical care and who meet other program rules. It is run by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS).

See the following legal aid articles for information on Medicaid:

• Are You Eligible For Medicaid (Title 19)?
• Medicaid May Pay For Nursing Home Care
• Your Home and Medicaid

You may also find the DSS brochure, Facts About Medicaid, helpful.

Medicaid rules are complicated. If you need to talk to a lawyer, contact Statewide Legal Services at 1-800-453-3320.