Connecticut Benefits – SNAP, Medicaid, Housing & Cash Help

 You may qualify for SNAP in Connecticut if:

• ✅ You live in Connecticut
   
• ✅ You’re a U.S. citizen or legal immigrant
   
• ✅ You meet income and resource limits
   
• ✅ You have a Social Security number (or applied for one)
   
• ✅ You’re working or meet an exemption from work rules
   

Families, single adults, seniors, and people with disabilities may all qualify.

📊 Based on 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (CT uses expanded eligibility):

• 1 person: $2,248/month
   
• 2 people: $3,041/month
   
• 3 people: $3,833/month
   
• 4 people: $4,625/month
   
• 5 people: $5,418/month
   
• 6 people: $6,210/month
   

📌 Households with elderly or disabled members may qualify with higher income if they have medical expenses.

 You may qualify for Medicaid (HUSKY) in Connecticut if you are:

• ✅ A child or teen under age 19 (HUSKY A or B)
   
• ✅ A pregnant woman
   
• ✅ A low-income parent or caretaker (HUSKY A)
   
• ✅ An adult without children (HUSKY D)
   
• ✅ A senior age 65+ or person with a disability (HUSKY C)
   
• ✅ A U.S. citizen or eligible legal resident
   

Here are general income limits by group (monthly gross income):

• 1 person: $1,732/month
   
• 2 people: $2,351/month
   

• 2 people: $2,552/month
   
• 3 people: $3,215/month
   
• 4 people: $3,878/month
   

• 2 people: $4,162/month
   
• 3 people: $5,234/month
   

• 2 people: Up to $5,147/month
   
• 4 people: Up to $8,339/month
   

📌 Income guidelines vary based on deductions, family size, and HUSKY category.

 You may qualify for Section 8 in Connecticut if:

• ✅ You are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
   
• ✅ You meet low-income limits
   
• ✅ You pass a background check
   
• ✅ You live in or plan to move to Connecticut
   
• ✅ You are a senior, person with a disability, or family with children
   

📌 Priority may go to those facing homelessness, domestic violence survivors, or extremely low-income households.

Income limits depend on your county. Here’s a general guide for very low income (50% of Area Median Income):

• 1 person: Up to $39,400/year
   
• 2 people: Up to $45,000/year
   
• 3 people: Up to $50,650/year
   
• 4 people: Up to $56,250/year
   
• 5 people: Up to $60,750/year

 You may qualify for TFA in Connecticut if you:

• ✅ Live in Connecticut
   
• ✅ Have a child under age 18 (or are pregnant)
   
• ✅ Meet income and asset limits
   
• ✅ Are a U.S. citizen or eligible immigrant
   
• ✅ Are participating in work or job training (unless exempt)
   

📌 Both one-parent and two-parent households may apply.

Eligibility is based on family size, income, and living expenses. While exact amounts vary, here is a general idea of monthly income limits:

• 1 person: Up to $700/month
   
• 2 people: Up to $875/month
   
• 3 people: Up to $1,050/month
   
• 4 people: Up to $1,225/month
   
• 5 people: Up to $1,400/month
   

📌 You must also have less than $3,000 in assets (bank accounts, etc.).