Elder Care Government Agencies
Administration on Aging
The Administration on Aging provides home and community-based services to millions of older persons through programs funded by the Older Americans Act. Currently, the AoA provides an overview of topics, programs and resources related to aging for seniors and caregivers as well as community service providers, researchers, and students.
Connecticut Commission on Aging
The Commission on Aging's mission is to advocate on behalf of elderly persons in Connecticut by regularly monitoring their status, assessing the impact of current and proposed initiatives, and conducting activities which promote the interest of these individuals and to report to the Governor and the Legislature.
FirstGov for Seniors
FirstGov for Seniors was created to enable members of the public to go to one comprehensive website to help them find the particular agency(ies) to satisfy their needs. FirstGov for Seniors will empower citizens to obtain valuable health and security information and services at one location via the Internet.
Medicaid
Medicaid is a program that pays for medical assistance for certain individuals and families with low incomes and resources. Medicaid is the largest source of funding for medical and health-related services for people with limited income.
Department of Social Services of Connecticut
800-842-1508
TTY: 800-842-4824
Fax: 860-951-954425 Sigourney Street
Hartford, CT 06106-5033
Medicare
Medicare is the national health insurance program for:
-- People age 65 or older
-- Some people under age 65 with disabilities
Medicare
General Information
-- 800-633-4227
-- 877-486-2048 TTY
Social Security Administration
Information on retirement and Medicare; disability and SSI; benefits for widows and widowers, and other survivors; and information on assistance in the event of a death in the family.
In New Haven, the Social Security Administration office is located at:
150 Court Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-773-5201
800-772-1213
Click here for a listing of all of the Social Security Administrational offices in the state of Connecticut.
