Are you concerned about paying your bills?  Where to get help  Energy assistance programs  Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)  CEAP Crisis and Safety Net Benefits  CEAP Furnace Repair/Replacement  CEAP Food ...

If I disagree with a decision by Social Security, can I appeal?Most Social Security decisions can be appealed and many appeals are successful.   If your application is initially denied and then denied at reconsideration, your next ...

When can I receive disability insurance benefits?If you have a disability that prevents you from working for at least one year or is expected to result in death and you are under full retirement age, you may be eligible for disability insurance ...

Where can I find Social Security laws and regulations? One can use the Social Security Administration's web site to find all pertinent federal statutes and regulations.

When am I eligible to receive Social Security retirement benefits? Starting in 2000 the age for full retirement benefits increased about one month per year from age 65.  In 2022, the age for full benefits will be 67.  Click here to ...

Do my other pension or retirement benefits count as earnings?Usually, any pension benefits you receive will not affect your Social Security retirement benefits.  If you worked for an employer not covered by Social Security, such as in ...

If I disagree with a decision by Social Security, can I appeal?Most Social Security decisions can be appealed and many appeals are successful.  There are four levels to the appeal process.  The appeal process is as follows:  (1) ...

When can I receive SSI disability insurance benefits?If you have a disability that prevents you or will prevent you from working for at least one year or is expected to result in death and you are under age 65, you may be eligible for SSI ...

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides monthly checks to individuals who are disabled, blind, or 65 and older and who have never been employed or were not employed long enough to qualify for regular Social Security benefits.  SSI ...

The State Supplement program provides a monthly cash benefit for the low-income aged (65 and over), blind and disabled.  Benefits are available to those who receive low income from Social Security, SSI, a pension, or Veterans’ Administration ...

How to get SNAP benefits (food stamps) quicklyYou may be eligible for emergency (or "expedited") SNAP benefits. If so, you will be able to get your SNAP benefits within 7 days after you apply. However, you may have to pick them up at the DSS ...

If you do not have a permanent place to live, you will have different rights and benefits depending on your situation. You may be able to get help with emergency housing, permanent housing, food, a job, and if you have children, getting them ...

This online service, created by The National Council on Aging and other partners, screens for federal, state and some local private and public benefits for older adults (ages 55 and over). BenefitsCheckUp also provides a detailed description of ...

The Connecticut Commission on Aging is a non-partisan state agency of the CT General Assembly.They are committed to promoting policies that enhance the lives of the present and future generations of older adults.

The mission of the Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program is to protect the health, safety, welfare and rights of long term care residents.

Follow the link above to find a Social Security Administration office near you. You may also contact the Social Security Administration by calling their national toll-free number: 1-800-772-1213.

The 2012 Poverty Guidelines

The federal government maintains a web site designed to simplify access to information about government programs called GovBenefits.gov.  Users enter the site and check boxes indicating, for example, that they are unemployed or the victim of ...

Infoline (2-1-1) is a free service that can help you with many different kinds of problems, including substance abuse, domestic violence, suicide prevention, financial problems, and more. It is available 24 hours a day and 365 days per year.

This web site contains links to Connecticut and federal statutes, regulations, and cases important to Elder Law -- maintained by Attorney Lisa Nachmias Davis and a must for any Connecticut Elder Law Attorney.

Includes information about Social Security retirement and disability benefits.

Eastern, 860-887-3561North Central, 860-724-6443South Western, 203-333-9288South Central, 203-785-8533Western, 203-757-5449CHOICES Statewide, 1-800-994-9422Eastern, 860-887-3561North Central, 860-724-6443South Western, 203-333-9288South Central, ...

State Unit on Aging Main office, 860-424-5274 Toll Free (in State), 1-866-218-6631 Application forms by mail1-800-609-5627 Alternate Care Unit1-800-445-5394

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Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program protects and promotes the rights and quality of life for residents of skilled nursing facilities, residential care homes and managed residential care communities (also known as assisted living facilities).

Statewide Legal Services is a telephone hotline helping callers with legal problems in Connecticut. They talk to callers about many different non-criminal legal problems. Some of the problems they can talk to you about include family, employment, ...