Our customers can access benefit and application information, 24/7, at www.connect.ct.govand www.ct.gov/dss/apply;
or 1-855-6-CONNECT (except during system maintenance beginning on Friday, March 13, from 7:00 p.m. to Saturday, March 14, 7:00 p.m.).ADDING SOME TEXT.

Overview

Benefits for Households qualifying for Crisis Heating Assistance: 

  • A one-time benefit of up to $710 in winter heating assistance for CEAP deliverable fuel heated households.

Subject to the availability of funds, the state will implement a Crisis Assistance Program to address the heating needs of service recipient households who have exhausted their CEAP Basic Benefits and are unable to secure primary heat. A one-time benefit in winter heating assistance for deliverable fuel heated households of up to $710  for eligible households with incomes up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines (FPG), and up to $350  for eligible households with incomes over 200% FPG to 60% State Median Income (SMI).

Crisis is defined in all cases as being unable to secure primary heat, causing a life-threatening situation during the program delivery period--defined as being without or within one week of being without primary heating fuel, such as having an oil or kerosene supply below either 70 gallons or one-quarter tank.