How to apply for Social Work In-Home Support Program (Connecticut DSS)
Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS), Social Work Services
Who it's for
The Social Work In-Home Support Program helps Connecticut adults with physical or mental disabilities stay in their homes instead of moving to a nursing home or other institution. As part of a DSS case plan, it can provide non-medical home care: adult day care, a companion, case management, chore help, home-delivered meals, homemaker services and a personal emergency response system. To qualify, income must be at Medicaid-related levels, assets at SSI-related levels, a doctor or other health professional must certify the need, and a DSS social worker must assess you. Apply with the Social Work In-Home Supports request form on the DSS page.
Only for adults whose disability means they would otherwise need institutional care. Income must be within Medicaid-related limits and assets within SSI-related limits; DSS does a social work assessment and decides. Older adults may be pointed to the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders instead.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Social Work In-Home Supports request form (W-978), filled out with a description of the disability
- Certification of need from a physician or other health care professional
- Medicaid and Medicare information (the form asks about current status)
- Proof of income and assets
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
Renewals
ongoing (case plan reviewed by DSS)
Not sure if you qualify? Run a free check first.
Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.