Andre Baker Jr

Generation Power CT Energy Assistance: Apply Now

The Generation Power CT (GPCT) Emergency Energy Assistance Program opens on Sunday, November 2nd, and will run through November 10th! This program provides a one-time grant of up to $500 to help eligible Connecticut households with electric, gas, or fuel expenses 🏠💡
 
Increasing energy costs are a challenge for many in the state, but through this program, GPCT has helped to provide families across Connecticut with secure access to heat, power, and water.
 
All GPCT energy programs are available to income-eligible households making up to 75% SMI gross household income. Each income-eligible household that receives a GPCT Energy Assistance Award will receive up to $500 toward a future fuel delivery or toward a past-due utility bill. For the best chance of approval, and to make full use of this once-per-12-months grant, GPCT strongly encourages households to apply for assistance when you are most in need. GPCT has three remaining Energy Assistance Application Cycles for this winter season:

• November 2nd-10th, 2025
• January 2nd-10th, 2026
• March 2nd-10th, 2026

To learn more about eligibility requirements and application materials, go to: https://gpct.org/gethelp/ 

For those looking to enroll, please have the following information and documents prepared for you and anyone else in your household, even if they don't need coverage:

• Dates of Birth
• Social Security Numbers
• Visa, green card, or immigration documents
• Most recent W2 and/or Form 1040, 1099 
• Pay-stubs, Profit & Loss Statements or other employment information
• Current insurance coverage (policy numbers for any current health insurance plans covering members of your household)

You can click here to view the enrollment checklist.

Access Health CT's staff remains a valuable resource to guide you through this process and to tell you what to expect during open enrollment. To get in contact, you can :

• Visit AccessHealthCT.com and click “Get Help” for a list of places to get free, in-person help.
• If you do not have a broker, find one on the Access Health CT website. Visit AccessHealthCT.com and click “Get Help” and “Find Certified Broker.” Brokers are free to work with, and they are trained and certified to help you find a plan that works best for you and your family.
• Call at 1-855-805-4325 - help is available in over 100 languages. Customers who are deaf or hearing impaired may use TTY at 1-855-789-2428 or call a relay operator. Hours of Operation are Monday-Friday 8am-4pm (Holiday hours may vary, check website for details)
• Live Chat available at AccessHealthCT.com
• Visit one of their Enrollment Locations  

To learn more about the enrollment process and to find the plan that is right for you, visit Access Health CT's website. 

Alzheimer's Awareness Month

This week, Governor Lamont proclaimed November as Alzheimer's Awareness Month alongside the release of a new guide to help inform residents on dementia and Alzheimer's care in Connecticut. The Department of Public Health and the Department of Aging and Disability Services created this guide to provide Connecticut residents with information and resources to help support someone living with Alzheimer's or dementia.

This guide will:

• Help residents locate local dementia care facilities.
• Connect residents with the right healthcare services.
• Provide resources for family members and caregivers.

Click here to download the guide in English or Spanish