Are You disabled and unable to work? If so, you may be able to get Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income benefits.

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 ...

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 ...

A list of common legal words and their definitions compiled by the Connecticut Judicial Branch. If you didn't find what you were looking for in the Connecticut Judicial Branch glossary, try this glossary of legal terms by the U.S. Courts.

Mission is to:Meet basic needs of food, shelter, economic support and health care.Promote and support the choice to live with dignity in one's own home and community.Promote and support the achievement of economic viability in the workforce.

This office provides the opportunity for applicants and recipients of DSS programs to request a hearing to contest actions taken by DSS.

The Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities (“P&A” or “OPA”) is an independent state agency established to safeguard and advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut.P&A gives ...

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.

Oversees Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, child care, child support enforcement, child abuse and neglect, etc.

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.

Includes information about Social Security retirement and disability benefits.

Resources for advocates and the public. Not affiliated with SSA.

Use this page to estimate your Social Security benefits.

If you need help filling out an Appearance form, visit the State of Connecticut Judicial Branch web site for a how-to video or written instructions.

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.

Ansonia307 Main St., 06401Phone: 866-331-7096Fax: 203-732-0522Manager: Paul FotiBridgeport3885 Main St., 3rd Floor, 06606Phone: 866-331-6399Fax: 203-365-8470Manager: Mrs. CannaBristol225 North Main St., Room 400, 06010Phone: 860-314-2304Fax: ...

Hartford OfficeWilliam R. Cotter Federal Building135 High Street, Room 331Hartford, CT 06103866-931-2878New Haven OfficeConnecticut Financial Center157 Church Street, 22nd FloorNew Haven, CT 06510866-613-2750

The Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities ("P&A" or "OPA") is an independent state agency established to safeguard and advance the civil and human rights of people with disabilities in Connecticut.In Connecticut: ...

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, ...