The Medicaid for the Employed Disabled program was authorized by The Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Improvement Act of 1999. Its implementation in Connecticut is mandated under Public Act 00-213 Work Incentives for Persons with Disabilities. The program allows persons with a disability to engage in employment without risking eligibility for needed medical services through the Medicaid program. The program also allows certain individuals to keep other necessary services needed to remain employed. In general an eligible person with a disabling condition who is employed can qualify for Medicaid without the use of spenddown while earning income in excess of traditional income limits.

SNAP Employment and Training

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) requires certain recipients to participate in employment and training activities. Individuals between the ages of 15 and 60 years of age must register unless otherwise exempt. A non-exempt individual must cooperate with the provisions of the employment and training program including participating in a job search and accepting employment as appropriate. Failure to meet the requirements may render the recipient or the entire household ineligible for benefits from the program.

Opportunities Industrialization Centers (OIC)

OIC’s conduct employment training programs to increase employment opportunities for unemployed or underemployed people with limited incomes.

Refugee Program

The Refugee program provides employment and training opportunities for refugees. The program is 100% financed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration of Children and Families.

Senior Community Service Employment Program

The Department administers the Senior Community Service Employment Program under Title V of the Older Americans Act. This provides employment at non-profit settings for persons 55 years and older.