Income Assistance Programs

Supplemental Security  Income (SSI):

SSI provides monthly cash assistance to  disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources.  SSI benefits are also available to people over the age of 65 who meet financial eligibility.  SSI provides cash benefits to meet basic needs of food, shelter and clothing. To be eligible, a beneficiary has to meet both the income and asset guidelines.  The SSI maximum benefit for 2010 is $674 per month.

For further information about this program, please contact the Social Security Administration office located closest to you  or click here.  If you need additional assistance, call CHOICES at 1-800-994-9422. 

  • Social Security Administration
    3885 Main Street
    Bridgeport, CT 06606
    (866) 331-6399
    (800) 772-1213 
  • Social Security Administration
    24 Belden Avenue
    Norwalk , CT 06850
    (203) 849-1911
     
  • Social Security Administration
    2 Landmark Square
    Stamford, CT 06901
    (203) 359-0030

Connecticut Supplemental Income Program:

A program administered by the Department of Social Services (DSS) in Connecticut. It provides additional cash assistance beyond the Federal SSI amount. However, the actual receipt of SSI is not required. For example, if a person receives a low monthly Social Security benefit, private pension, veteran's benefits, or limited income from other source, he/she may still qualify for the State Supplement Program. To qualify, the person must be 65 years of age or older, blind or disabled. In addition, he/she has to meet both the income and assets guidelines. For further information about this program, click here.


Or contact the Department of Social Services located closest to you :

  • Department of Social Services
    925 Housatonic Avenue
    Bridgeport, CT 06606
    (203) 551-2700
     
  • Department of Social Services
    1642 Bedford Street
    Stamford, CT 06905
    (203) 251-9300

The DSS office in Bridgeport will receive  cases for residents of Norwalk, Westport and Weston and has a toll-free number (877) 551-2700 for these residents.

The DSS office in Stamford will receive  cases for residents of New Canaan and Wilton and has a toll-free number (866) 663-9300 for these residents.

If you need additional assistance, call CHOICES  at 1 (800) 994-9422.