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• SNAP Employment and Training

  SNAP Employment & Training is a skills-based program that provides short- term vocational programs at community colleges and community-based organizations.

• 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.

• HIPAA Information

  Client information at DSS is protected by federal and state laws and regulations. This section contains copies of these laws and regulations, the DSS Privacy Policy and official DSS forms related to your privacy rights.

• 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.

• 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.

• Report Client Fraud or Abuse

  Please use this form to report client fraud or abuse.

• Report Vendor Fraud or Abuse

  Provider or Vendor Fraud is an “intentional” deception or misrepresentation which results in an unearned benefit to a provider or vendor, usually in the form of an excess payment, through the Medical Assistance Programs.

• To Report Fraud or Abuse of Programs

  The Department of Social Services is strongly committed to identifying and eliminating fraud, whether it be committed by a client, provider or vendor.

• MyPlaceCT

  My Place CT helps individuals understand how to access long-term care services and supports. The portal includes a website and call center, as well as career opportunities for caregivers. It asks consumers about their needs and shows how they can pay for care and also lists housing, long-term care insurance and transportation options.

  Agency: Department of Social Services

• John S. Martinez Fatherhood Intiative of CT

  The John S. Martinez Fatherhood Initiative focuses on changing the systems that can improve fathers' ability to be fully and positively involved in the lives of their children.

  Agency: Department of Social Services

• Food Assistance - Farmers' Markets, Farms and Farm Stands

  Many Farmers' Markets and Farm Stands throughout Connecticut now can accept EBT/SNAP (Formerly known as Food Stamps). This means you will once again be able to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables that arrive more quickly and fresher than those transported long distances from other states and countries.