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If you are 60 or over, you can get help from legal aid by calling the office directly. Click here to find your legal services office by town.
Consumer Law Project for Elders (statewide): 1-800-296-1467
Bridgeport Connecticut Legal Services: 1-800-809-4434 or 203-336-3851
Greater Hartford Legal Aid: 860-541-5000
New Haven Legal Assistance: 203-946-4811
Stamford Connecticut Legal Services: 203-348-9216
Waterbury Connecticut Legal Services: 1-800-413-7797 or 203-756-8074
Willimantic Connecticut Legal Services: 1-800-413-7796 or 860-456-1761
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This section of our website is for people 60 and older. Click on links below to find more information or contact the local office as listed on the left.
You should make sure Social Security has your correct address on file. You can learn more about the new cards on the Medicare website.
The Center for Medicare Advocacy’s mission is to advance access to comprehensive Medicare coverage and quality health care for older people and people with disabilities by providing exceptional legal analysis, education, and advocacy.
Medicaid (also known as Title 19 or Title XIX) is a federal and state funded medical assistance program offered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) for certain low-income families and individuals.
For non-institutional health care providers (doctors, therapists, nurses, etc.), Connecticut statutes govern a patient's right to access his or her medical records.
Medicaid is health insurance that helps people pay some or all of their medical bills. It may be free for families with children, pregnant women, and adults without children at home, depending on their income.
Get information about financial eligibility criteria, benefits, and related information for Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, Social Security, and more.
The State of Connecticut and some drug manufactures offer programs that help certain persons who need prescription medications.
| • Social Security Retirement and Disability | • Supplemental Security Income |
| • Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP/Food Stamps) | • Energy Assistance |
| • Cash Assistance | • Federal Poverty Levels |
| • Income add Asset Limits | • Benefits Calculators |
This benefits survey will help you determine if you could get help to pay for things like food, health insurance, and child care.
Use this page to estimate your Social Security benefits.
The Consumer Law Project for Elders
A project of Connecticut Legal Services, Inc.
The Consumer Law Project for Elders (CLPE) provides free legal assistance to Connecticut residents 60 or over who have consumer problems such as: credit card, medical or other debt collection problems financial exploitation such as identity theft or scams, and disputes involving the purchase of goods or services. Spanish speaking staff is available.
Call toll-free
1-800-296-1467
Read and print out the Consumer Law Project tri-fold brochure. Print posters for hanging. Download tip sheets that give helpful information such as actions to take to protect your personal information, how to order a credit report, and what first steps to take if your identity has been stolen.
Read this brochure to learn about the most common scams affecting seniors, why seniors are frequent targets, who the scammers are, what you can do to prevent becoming a victim, and who to contact if you become a victim of a scam.
If you are behind in paying your bills, someone will probably contact you to collect the money you owe. Read this article to learn about your rights.
Are you having trouble paying your bills? Bankruptcy is a legal way to get rid of certain debts and give you a fresh start. But some people may not need to file bankruptcy - read this article to learn more.
Read this booklet to learn about Small claims court in Connecticut. Small claims court allows one person to sue another person for up to $5,000. Many people can go to small claims court without a lawyer.
Individuals have rights, through common law, the Federal constitution and state statutes, to make informed decisions about their health care.
What is a Power of Attorney? What does "durable" mean? When does the Power of Attorney start to work?
Here is how to revoke a power of attorney.
You can decide now what types of care you want if you are unable to make those decisions later. Health Care Instructions tell your health care providers your wishes even if you become unable to speak for yourself because of dementia or other medical problems.
An advance directive allows you to have a say your health care treatment when you are unable to do so.
A prepaid funeral contract is a legal agreement that says you will pay for funeral services now that will be needed in the future. You can pay with money, insurance, or an investment that you own.
Renters
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| If You or Someone You Know Is Homeless |
| Help Staying At Home |
| General Information for Renters and Homeowners |
| Housing Discrimination |
| Finding Housing |
Housing Statutes and Regulations
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Watch this video to learn your rights under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) if you get Section 8. This video covers federal laws, so the information is true no matter what state you live in.
There are low-interest loans and some grant money which allow seniors to modify their homes to make them more safe and accessible.
This article explains special housing protections for seniors.
The following Tax Relief Programs for Homeowners are administered by the Office of Policy and Management in Connecticut.
For non-institutional health care providers (doctors, therapists, nurses, etc.), Connecticut statutes govern a patient's right to access his or her medical records.
How do I apply for admission to a nursing home? What are the steps in the application process? What financial information can a nursing facility request? Once I am on the waiting list, when will I be admitted?
This article answers these questions and more: Who pays for a nursing home bed when the resident is in the hospital? Will Medicare or Medicaid pay the facility to reserve my bed when I am temporarily absent from the facility? What are the laws on bed reservation?
This article discusses nursing home complaint procedures.
The Department of Social Services administers the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE) and 1915(i) State Plan Option-Fee for Service. Its purpose is to enable individuals 65 or older to remain at home in a safe environment and not be unnecessarily institutionalized.
Medicaid (also called Title 19) is a federal health insurance program. It pays medical bills for people and families with low income and few resources.
How do I choose a nursing home?
Connecticut state law and federal law prohibit forced room-to-room transfers (also referred to as "intra-facility transfers") with very few exceptions. This article gives an explanation of the law on room-to-room transfers.
| Elder Abuse Resources Information about legal and services for the prevention of elder mistreatment. |
SharingLaw.net Contains links to Connecticut and federal statutes, regulations, and cases important to elder law -- a must for any Connecticut Elder Law Attorney. |
| Pension Action Center Can help you understand your rights under pension law and claim the retirement income benefits that you have earned. |
Telephone Directory Extensive telephone directory with web links to various Connecticut state agencies, legal services, agencies on aging, and other various groups in the health/elder network. |
| Government Health Care and Benefits Program Index Provides current benefit figures to several government programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, ConnPACE, etc. |
Connecticut's Federal and State Legislators |
| Legal Assistance for Elders in Connecticut Addresses, phone numbers and web site links for the legal programs that provide advice and representation to seniors on various elder law issues. |
Connecticut Department of Social Services' Uniform Policy Manual Information on the UPM and how to get a copy. |
Phone numbers for various DSS programs for elders.
View the Connecticut Department of Social Services' Uniform Policy Manual (UPM).
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).
This document provides elderly living in Connecticut with a list of state-funded and/or affiliated organizations and service providers.
Here are some resources for people who are concerned with elder abuse.
Do you need help paying your bills? Find out about programs that can provide cash, food, housing, medical care, child care, energy assistance, and more. This information can help people with or without kids, veterans, people who have a disability, teens living on their own, and more.
Is someone using your personal information to open accounts, file taxes, or make purchases?
There are five Legal Services offices that provide free counseling and representation on many Elder Law issues (Medicaid and other government programs, patients’ rights, nursing home issues).
If you are 60 or over, find out how to get help from legal aid.
An advance directive allows you to have a say your health care treatment when you are unable to do so.
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.
Call Legal Aid for Help
If you are 60 or over, you can get help from legal aid by calling the office directly. Click here to find your legal services office by town.
Consumer Law Project for Elders (statewide): 1-800-296-1467
Bridgeport Connecticut Legal Services: 1-800-809-4434 or 203-336-3851
Greater Hartford Legal Aid: 860-541-5000
New Haven Legal Assistance: 203-946-4811
Stamford Connecticut Legal Services: 203-348-9216
Waterbury Connecticut Legal Services: 1-800-413-7797 or 203-756-8074
Willimantic Connecticut Legal Services: 1-800-413-7796 or 860-456-1761
Get help from 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 or go to 211ct.org for help with services in your community.
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What is CTLawHelp?
CTLawHelp.org was created by several nonprofit legal aid organizations whose shared mission is to improve the lives of Connecticut residents by providing free legal help to people with very low income.
