Older Adult Services

West Hartford Social Services offers information and referrals to residents seeking knowledge about programs or services, or needing contact information regarding housing, financial programs, home care services, transportation, or other programs.

Every Connecticut city and town has a Municipal Agent for the Elderly who assists town residents ages 60+ by providing information and referrals to local, state, and federal services and benefit programs. West Hartford’s Municipal Agent for the Elderly can be reached by calling 860-561-7560 or emailing Keren Paquette.

Insurance / Medicare / Medicaid / CHOICES

Renters' Rebate

Residents who are receiving financial assistance from Social Security Disability or who are over 65 years of age, may be eligible for a rebate on their rent and utility expenses. The rebate program runs from April 1st through September 30th and is available to residents meeting state-specified income requirements.

Click here for more information regarding the program and to see a list of required documents. For more information, please call 860-561-7560.

State law provides a reimbursement program for Connecticut renters who are elderly or totally disabled, and whose incomes do not exceed certain limits. Persons renting an apartment or room or living in cooperative housing, or a mobile home, may be eligible for this program. Renters' rebates can be up to $900 for married couples and $700 for single persons. The renters' rebate amount is based on a graduated income scale* and the amount of rent and utility payments (excluding telephone) made in the calendar year before the year in which the renter applies. Application may be made at the town social service agency between April 1st and September 30th.

Senior Centers

State of CT Resources

CT Department of Social Services

The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) administers and delivers a wide variety of services to children, families, adults, people with disabilities and elders, including health care coverage, child support, long-term care and supports, energy assistance, food and nutrition aid, and program grants.

For more information, click on one of the links above or call DSS directly, 1-855-6-CONNECT (1-855-626-6632).

Tax Relief Programs, Tax Freeze, Medicare Savings

Transportation

Dial-A-Ride

Click here to be redirected to information on Dial-A-Ride.

Transportation offered from State of CT

The State of Connecticut also provides transportation services for adults. Types of transportation services available vary from city buses to a paratransit service. Please click on a link below for more information.

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