Home Care for People Ages 65+

The Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE), administered by the Department of Social Services (DSS), enables individuals aged 65 and older to remain in their home with services and supports instead of residing and receiving care in a nursing facility or other institutional setting.

CHCPE is divided into several categories which enable individuals to receive home care services corresponding to their financial eligibility and functional dependence.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for CHCPE, individuals must be Connecticut residents, age 65 or older and be at risk of nursing home placement or meet a nursing home level of care. They must also meet the program’s financial eligibility criteria.

The program considers individuals to be at risk of nursing home placement if they require assistance with critical activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, eating, talking, toileting, and medications.

Individuals must calculate their individual gross monthly income. If married, the spouse’s income does not count. If the applicant’s income and assets are within the approved amounts, they may qualify for CHCPE services.

See a full overview of CHCPE financial eligibility criteria here.

Types of services and supports that can be used for CT Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE)

Services for CHCPE may include:

  • Care management and transitions
  • Bill Payer
  • Support Broker
  • Chronic Disease Self-Management
  • Assistive technology and minor home modifications

Some CHCPE participants are required to pay a nominal copay if they are on the “state-funded” portion of the program.

Apply

Eligible individuals interested in applying for CHCPE benefits can download the application form below and mail it to:

Department of Social Services, Community Options, 9th Floor
55 Farmington Avenue
Hartford, CT 06105

The application form can also be faxed to 860-424-4963.

People with hearing or visual impairments can contact the Department of Social Services at 1-800-842-4524 or 1-860-424-5040 respectively.

Go here for the CHCPE application in English.
Go here for the CHCPE application in Spanish.
Applicants can also complete the online form here.