Older Adult Programs

H.R. 1 Federal Budget Bill (One Big Beautiful Bill Act – 2025) Changes to Connecticut’s SNAP/HUSKY Programs

In July 2025, the 119th Congress passed Public Law No: 119-21 https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1, a statute also known as HR 1 or the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The law impacts residents Read More

Finding Resources for Caregivers

Finding Resources for Caregivers Being a caregiver for a loved one can be overwhelming, especially if someone takes on the caregiver role suddenly. Many adults find themselves caring for older Read More

Older Adult Mental Health, Social Service, Recreational Resources and Other Supports in Connecticut and Beyond

Social isolation has reached epidemic proportions, since the COVID-19 pandemic, and has had a negative impact on individuals emotional and physical health, including the older adult population. Social service providers Read More

Avoiding Scams and Frauds After a Disaster/During a Pandemic

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Hospital “Outpatient” Observation Notice and Medicare Patients

Medicare patients need to be aware of this hospital billing classification that can make an overnight hospital stay considered “outpatient” care where patients may have to pay for the cost of their Read More

Connecticut’s Money Follows the Person (MFP) Program

Money Follows the Person is a federal program for individuals that assists with long-term care needs and allows individuals the freedom to choose where they live and receive services. Services available Read More

Support Groups

DEFINITION People experiencing life problems and challenges are often helped by participating in a support group. Members of support groups share their experiences, strengths, and hopes and rely on one Read More

Social Security Cards: Documents Required to Obtain A Social Security Number And Card Or A Replacement Card

Effective January 6, 2025, SSA will highly recommend customers to schedule an appointment for service in field offices, including requests for Social Security cards. SSA encourages customers to become accustomed Read More

Connecticut Amber Alert, Silver Alert System

HOW THE CONNECTICUT AMBER ALERT WORKS: An Amber Alert has to meet federal criteria and can only be triggered by state police, not a local police department. Police have to Read More

Protective Services For The Elderly (PSE)

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION The Protective Services for the Elderly Program is administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS), https://portal.ct.gov/DSS/Social-Work-Services/Social-Work-Services/Related-Resources PROGRAM DESCRIPTION DSS workers investigate reports of known or suspected Read More

Power of Attorney – Connecticut

The information provided here is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal advice. WHAT IS A POWER OF ATTORNEY? A Read More

Municipal Agents for the Elderly

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION: Connecticut State Department of Aging and Disability Services, https://portal.ct.gov/ads/programs-and-services?language=en_US DESCRIPTION: Every Connecticut city and town has a Municipal Agent for the Elderly who assists town residents ages 60+ Read More

Medicare Savings Programs: QMB / SLMB / ALMB

All Medicare Savings Programs (also known as MSPs) save the Medicare beneficiary money by paying for the Part B premium. MSPs also pay for Part A premiums. For most people, Read More

Geriatric Care Manager

A Geriatric Care Manager is a person who works with elders and families to coordinate personal and health care services for an older adult. Geriatric care managers are often nurses Read More

Elder Abuse Laws and Mandated Reporting – Connecticut

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Dying Without a Will – Connecticut

The material provided on the 211 eLibrary is for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as legal advice. The following is summarized Read More

Kinship Caregivers/Grandparents Raising Grandchildren/Custodial Relatives

CUSTODY AND GUARDIANSHIP ISSUES IMMEDIATE TEMPORARY CUSTODY of a child is granted to an adult relative, attorney for a minor child, or an adult with actual physical custody of the Read More

Conservator of Estate / Conservator of Person

Information for the following was obtained from User Guide for Conservators, a guide published by the Probate Court Administrator: Conservatorship | User Guides | Connecticut Probate Courts WHAT IS A Read More

Burial Expense Assistance

There are government programs that will pay a portion of the funeral expenses of eligible individuals. Those programs include: the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Connecticut Department of Social Services Read More

Area Agencies on Aging

WHAT ARE AREA AGENCIES ON AGING? Connecticut Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) are private, nonprofit service organizations that provide planning, program development and grant funding for older adult services. The Read More

Congregate Housing Programs

Congregate housing provides residents with private living accommodations, moderate supportive services, common areas of dining, and social and recreational activities. These communities furnish at least one daily meal, which is Read More

Reverse Annuity Mortgage Program (RAM) – CHFA Program

Managed By Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (CHFA) What is CHFA’s RAM Program The following program is summarized from CHFA’s website: www.chfa.org/Homeownership/for%20Homeowners/ ReverseAnnuityMortgageProgram.aspx CHFA’s RAM program is a home equity conversion Read More