Health and Human Services

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• Integrated Care for Kids – A New Federal Grant Opportunity

  The InCK Model will assist states and local communities in addressing priority health concerns for children.

  Agency: Department of Social Services

• IT Capital Investment Program - Project Status Reports

  Each agency receiving funds through the Information Technology Capital Investment Program must report semi-annually to the Information Technology Strategy and Investment Committee and OPM, IT Policy Director. The reports on this page are separated by those projects already completed (closed out) and projects still underway (Active).

• Long-Term Care

  Governor Dannel P. Malloy, joined by Department of Social Services Commissioner Roderick L. Bremby and Office of Policy and Management Undersecretary Anne Foley, announced the release of Connecticut’s Strategic Plan to Rebalance Long-Term Services and Supports, including a town-by-town projection of Connecticut’s long-term care needs and strategies to meet those needs, on January 29, 2013.

  Agency: Department of Social Services

• Med-Connect (Medicaid for Employees with Disabilities)

  Medicaid for Employees with Disabilities, also known as MED-Connect, provides medical assistance to employed individuals with disabilities. Enrollees can earn up to $75,000 per year and qualify for full Medicaid/HUSKY Health coverage.

  Agency: Department of Social Services

• Medicaid State Plan Amendments

  Current State Plan Amendments submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

  Agency: Department of Social Services

• Medical Marijuana Online Application

  The Department of Administrative Services’ Business Network is the home to the online application for the medical marijuana program.

  Agency: Department of Administrative Services

• Medicare Savings Program

  The State of Connecticut offers financial assistance to eligible Medicare enrollees through our 'Medicare Savings Programs.' These programs may help pay Medicare Part B premiums, deductibles and co-insurance.

  Agency: Department of Social Services

• Money Follows the Person

  Agency: Department of Social Services

• Money Follows the Person Program

  Money Follows the Person is a Federal demonstration project dedicated to assuring Connecticut residents access to a full range of high quality, long-term care options that maximize autonomy, choice and dignity.

  Agency: Department of Social Services

• Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT)

  Medicaid Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) is an important benefit for Medicaid members who need to get to and from Medicaid-covered medical services but have no means of transportation.

  Agency: Department of Social Services

• Notices of Intent, Operational Policies, and Proposed Regulations

  These sections require the Department of Social Services (DSS) to electronically submit certain new department operational policies to the Secretary of the State for posting online, before adopting them. The submitted policies will be posted on this page as they become available.

  Agency: Department of Social Services

• Nutrition Assistance Programs

  Nutrition Assistance programs provide food and cash equivalents to various populations DSS serves. Their goal is to promote adequate nutrition among the target populations.

  Agency: Department of Social Services

• Office of Legal Counsel, Regulations and Administrative Hearings (OLCRAH)

  The Office of Legal Counsel, Regulations and Administrative Hearings (OLCRAH) serves as in-house counsel for the agency, administers the promulgation of agency regulations and schedules and conducts administrative hearings in accordance with state and federal law.

  Agency: Department of Social Services

• Prevention and Health Promotion Division

  DMHAS' prevention system is designed to promote the overall health and wellness of individuals and communities by preventing or delaying substance use.

• Quality Assurance Administrative Actions List

  The Administrative Actions List is a list of vendors that have had a decision against them for not complying with DSS regulations.

  Agency: Department of Social Services