CURRENT NEWS

Important SNAP Update, and more

October 24, 2025

CT Department of Social Services - Please use your SNAP benefits before Oct. 31. If the federal government shutdown continues past Oct. 31, you may not be able to use any SNAP benefits left over from previous months until the federal government reopens. At this time, SNAP benefits already loaded onto EBT cards remain available for use to purchase food through Oct. 31.

We are working closely with Governor Lamont’s Office and federal partners. DSS will share updates as soon as we know more.

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Free Oral Health Services for Vets, and more

October 17, 2025

Time is running out to register to vote in the upcoming November 4th municipal election.

First, are you eligible to vote? Check HERE.

While the option to register by mail has passed, registration can be done online by using the Connecticut Online Voter Registration System (CVRS), which you can find HERE.

Same-Day Registration (SDR) is also available during the early voting period (Monday, October 20, through Sunday, November 2), from 10am-6pm.

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Breast Cancer Awareness, and more

October 10, 2025

Standing with survivors means lifting up their strength and resilience, reminding them they are never alone in their journey. Honoring those we’ve lost keeps their memory alive and fuels our determination to do better for the next generation. And fighting for a cure is the promise that we won’t stop until hope turns into healing for everyone touched by this disease.

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Military Suicide Awareness, and more

October 3, 2025

I recently had the great opportunity to meet up with Christy Kovel, State Representative Jane Garibay , State Representative Dan Gaiewski friends, neighbors and families to support Alzheimer's walk at Ocean Beach New London, CT.

This year legislators passed an important bill (Connecticut's 2025 Public Act 25-16, also known as HB 6771) to help with Alzheimer's by requiring health insurance coverage for biomarker testing, to improve early diagnosis and access to care for those with Alzheimer's and other neurological conditions, with biomarker coverage.

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New Laws, Health Collaborative, and more

September 26, 2025

With fall comes cooler weather, changing leaves, and a number of new laws hitting the books. Several measures passed during the 2025 legislative session will take effect on Wednesday, October 1. Click here for a brief overview of some of these important changes!

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Potential Access Health CT Changes, and more

September 19, 2025

If you're insured through the Access Health CT exchange, you may have recently received a postcard in the mail—and it's worth paying attention to.

People who receive tax credits or subsidies for their affordable health care plans could see those benefits change or even disappear. This small piece of mail could be alerting you to major changes coming to your health insurance costs.

It’s important to review your current plan now because what you’re paying this year might not be the same next year.

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