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• Retirement Security Board

  The Connecticut Retirement Security Board is tasked with finding solutions to the state's growing retirement crisis. Here you will find meeting minutes, agendas and more information.

  Agency: Office of the State Comptroller

• State Retirees

  Retirees from state employment can access benefit information. Prospective retirees can access necessary forms and other information that will guide them through the retirement process.

  Agency: Office of the State Comptroller

• Employee Benefits Security Administration

  Here employees can find answers to questions about employer's health or retirement plans, whether COBRA or ACA. The administration oversees regulations; assisting and educating workers, plan sponsors, fiduciaries and service providers; and vigorously enforcing the law.

  Agency: Office of the State Comptroller

• Municipal Retirees

  Connecticut's Municipal Employees Retirement System (CMERS) is the public pension plan provided by the State of Connecticut for participating municipality employees.

  Agency: Office of the State Comptroller

• Workers’ Compensation Commission

  The Workers' Compensation Commission (WCC) administers the workers' compensation laws of the State of Connecticut with the ultimate goal of ensuring that workers injured on the job receive prompt payment of lost work time benefits and attendant medical expenses. 

  Agency: Workers' Compensation Commission

• Connecticut Law About Unemployment

  A portal to Connecticut Labor regulations, legislative research reports and list of general statues relating to unemployment.

  Agency: Judicial Branch

• Employment and Day Services

  The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) offers a variety of services for individuals, families, providers, employers, case managers and DDS Staff. Find frequently asked questions about the services, a library of presentations, brochures and helpful links.

  Agency: Department of Developmental Services

• Statewide Rehabilitation Council (SRC)

  Statewide Rehabilitation Council (SRC) collaborates with the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS) to provide consumers with disabilities the necessary training and job supports to find and maintain employment.

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• Vocational Rehabilitation for the Blind

  The primary goal of Bureau of Education and Services for the Blind (BESB's) Vocational Rehabilitation Division is to help legally blind adults obtain independence through employment.

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• Vocational Goals

  Bureau of Education Services for the Blind (BESB) offers development of individualized plans for employment to address vocational goals. Vocational Goals

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• School-to-Work Transition

  Teens and young adults with disabilities nearing high school graduation can sign up for the Bureau of Rehabilitation Services' (BRS) School-to-Work Transition program to develop the work and personal skills they need to be successful in a job.

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• Employment and Your Disability Benefits

  If you receive disability cash or medical benefits (such as Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, State Supplement, Medicare and/or Medicaid), you may qualify for disability benefits that allow you to work and still receive benefits. 

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• The Vocational Rehabilitation Program

  The goal of the Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program is to assist individuals with significant physical and mental disabilities to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. Through the provision of individualized services, persons with disabilities who are eligible for vocational rehabilitation are supported in planning for and achieving their job goals.

  Agency: Department of Aging and Disability Services

• Taxation of Unemployment Compensation

  Connecticut residents are subject to Connecticut income tax on unemployment benefits accrued.

  Agency: Department of Revenue Services

• Code of Ethics

  The Connecticut Office of State Ethics practices and promotes the highest ethical standards and accountability in state government by providing education and legal advice, ensuring disclosure, and impartially enforcing the Codes of Ethics.

  Agency: Office of State Ethics