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Guide to Benefits – from the state Dept. of Veterans Affairs

NCSL Military and Veterans Legislation Database – from the National Conference of State Legislatures. Tracks legislation from 2010-present.

Stars and Stripes – newspaper published by the Dept. of Defense

State agencies

Dept. of Veterans Affairs

Military Department

Office of Military Affairs

Dept. of Labor’s veterans services

Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund (administered by the American Legion)

 

State boards, commissions, and task forces

Rocky Hill Veterans’ Home Working Group

 

Federal government

Dept. of Veterans Affairs

            Hartford Regional Benefits Office

            list of other VA facilities in Connecticut

 

Other organizations

American Legion

American Legion Auxiliary

American Legion, Department of Connecticut

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

Military Order of the Purple Heart

Veterans of Foreign Wars

 

Other online resources

RAND Corporation research on military veterans

Pew Research Center research on military and veterans

Connecticut law about military affidavits – research guide by the Judicial Branch Law Libraries

For OLR Reports and other materials related to the Veterans Affairs’ Committee’s work, index headings include:

Cemeteries
Education-Higher
Employment
Flags
Funerals
Military
Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Fund
Tax Exemptions-Veterans
Veterans

The library assigns topical index headings to all OLR Reports and keeps hard copies of the reports organized by these index headings. Reports from 1994 to the present are in the library’s file cabinets (aka the “vertical files”) in the red-tabbed folders, as well as online in full text. Older reports are in two sets of bound volumes (one set for the 1970s, and one for 1980-1993) on the library’s shelves.

The same index headings the library uses for OLR Reports have been used to organize over 600 subject files of materials such as newspaper clippings, court decisions, press releases, pamphlets, and other resources that would be more difficult to locate if they were dispersed throughout the library’s general collection. The subject files are in the blue-tabbed folders in the file cabinets. (Many of the items in these folders have also been digitized by the library, and their electronic versions can be found in the library’s intranet catalog.)

The Office of Legislative Research writes nonpartisan reports for legislators on various topics. Recent reports related to the Veterans’ Affairs Committee’s subject areas include:

2026 Acts Affecting Veterans and the Military – 2026-R-0083

Federal Laws on Representation for Veterans Benefit Claims – 2026-R-0017

State Laws and Legislation Concerning the Upkeep of Veterans’ Graves – 2025-R-0175

Property Tax Exemption for Veterans with a 100% P&T Disability Rating – 2025-R-0129

Municipal-Option Property Tax Exemptions for Veterans – 2025-R-0131

Veterans Property Tax Exemptions by Town: State-Mandated Exemptions – 2025-R-0130

2025 Acts Affecting Veterans and the Military – 2025-R-0084

U.S. Space Force – 2025-R-0057

Comparison of the Massachusetts Hero Act and Connecticut State Law – 2025-R-0006

2025 Major Issues – 2025-R-0007

 

ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) in Connecticut: a financial hardship study – periodic report by the United Way of Connecticut

Access monitoring review plan for Connecticut’s Medicaid program (reportreport, appendixappendix) – by the Dept. of Social Services, 2016

A bridge over scary water: ombudsman program strategies and barriers in addressing residents’ fear of retaliation in long-term care homesA bridge over scary water: ombudsman program strategies and barriers in addressing residents’ fear of retaliation in long-term care homes – published by the CT Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, 2024

Community Renewal Team annual report

Connecticut homeless system performance and re-design recommendationsConnecticut homeless system performance and re-design recommendations – by Focus Strategies, 2018

Factors influencing receipt of long-term services and supports in home and community settingsFactors influencing receipt of long-term services and supports in home and community settings – by the Office of Program Review and Investigations, 2016

Initial draft plan to provide Medicaid coverage under the Medicaid state plan for the treatment of Medicaid members under the age of 21 who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – by the Dept. of Social Services, Dept. of Developmental Services, and Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisory Council, 2014

Kids count data book: state profiles of child well-being – annual report by the Annie E. Casey Foundation

Homeless point in time (PIT) count – annual report by various entities

Medicaid landscape analysisMedicaid landscape analysis – by the Dept. of Social Services, 2024

Medicaid long term care demand projections (reportreport and appendicesappendices) – by Mercer Government Human Services Consulting, 2019

Medicaid and long-term services and supports: a primerMedicaid and long-term services and supports: a primer – by Erica L. Reaves and MaryBeth Musumeci, the Kaiser Family Foundation, 2015

Operation Fuel annual report

Performance audit: Dept. of Social Services Community First Choice 2017-2020Performance audit: Dept. of Social Services Community First Choice 2017-2020 – by the Auditors of Public Accounts, 2022

Performance audit compliance report: Dept. of Social Services Community First Choice FY2024Performance audit compliance report: Dept. of Social Services Community First Choice FY2024 – by the Auditors of Public Accounts, 2024

Performance audit compliance report: Dept. of Social Services and Veyo non-emergency medical transportationPerformance audit compliance report: Dept. of Social Services and Veyo non-emergency medical transportation – by the Auditors of Public Accounts, 2021

Performance audit: oversight of Connecticut’s assisted living facilities 2017-2019Performance audit: oversight of Connecticut’s assisted living facilities 2017-2019 – by the Auditors of Public Accounts, 2021

Performance audit follow-up report: oversight of Connecticut’s assisted living facilities as of September 2023Performance audit follow-up report: oversight of Connecticut’s assisted living facilities as of September 2023 – by the Auditors of Public Accounts, 2023

Performance audit compliance report: oversight of pre-need funeral service contractsPerformance audit compliance report: oversight of pre-need funeral service contracts – by the Auditors of Public Accounts, 2020

Performance audit: Protective Services for the Elderly 2017-2019Performance audit: Protective Services for the Elderly 2017-2019 – by the Auditors of Public Accounts, 2021

Work matters: a framework for states on workforce development for people with disabilitiesWork matters: a framework for states on workforce development for people with disabilities – by the Council of State Governments and National Conference of State Legislatures, 2016

Work opportunity tax creditWork opportunity tax credit – by the Congressional Research Service, 2016

Why does cash welfare depend on where you live? How and why state TANF programs varyWhy does cash welfare depend on where you live? How and why state TANF programs vary – by the Urban Institute, 2017

Please note this is not an exhaustive list. Contact the library for these and other reports.

988 Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Crisis Lifeline Fund deposits and expenditures – annual report by the Dept. of Public Health; pursuant to CGS 17a-674a

Abuse and neglect of individuals with intellectual and developmental disability – annual report by the Dept. of Developmental Services; pursuant to CGS 17a-247i

Autism and IDD services silo reductionsAutism and IDD services silo reductions – by the Office of Policy and Management; pursuant to PA 24-134 s.6

Behavioral health insurance coverage and payment parity in HUSKY, private insurance, and Medicare Advantage – published by the Office of Health Strategy; pursuant to PA 22-47 s.57 and s.58
reportreport
behavioral health workforce environmental scanbehavioral health workforce environmental scan
presentationpresentation

Benefits cliff pilot cost analysisBenefits cliff pilot cost analysis – published by the Two-Generational (2Gen) Initiative; pursuant to SA 24-8

Bipartisan Commission on Intellectual Disabilities and the Impact of COVID-19 findings and recommendations – pursuant to 2021 SJ 1 (Joint Rules), Rule 37
report   testimonials

Cannabis health statistics – annual report by the Dept. of Public Health; pursuant to CGS 21a-422e

Certified Community Health Worker reimbursement program design – annual report by the Dept. of Social Services; pursuant to CGS 17b-28l

Child caregiver substance use disorder program evaluation and plan; child care supports and subsidies plan; supportive housing access; substance use disorder treatment for parents involved with DCF; and substance use disorder treatment for pregnant and parenting individualsChild caregiver substance use disorder program evaluation and plan; child care supports and subsidies plan; supportive housing access; substance use disorder treatment for parents involved with DCF; and substance use disorder treatment for pregnant and parenting individuals – by the Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Dept. of Children and Families, Dept. of Social Services, and Office of Early Childhood; pursuant to PA 23-97 s.29-33

Connecticut Behavioral Health Partnership annual report – by the Dept. of Children and Families, Dept. of Social Services, and Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services; pursuant to CGS 17a-22m

Connecticut child support program: annual federal self-assessment report – by the Dept. of Social Services’ Office of Child Support Services; pursuant to CGS 17b-179(n)

Connecticut Family Support Council annual report – pursuant to CGS 17a-219c

Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders annual report – by the Dept. of Social Services; pursuant to CGS 17b-342(g)

Connecticut partnership for long-term care progress report – annual report by the Office of Policy and Management; pursuant to CGS 17b-254

Covered CT semi-annual report – by the Dept. of Social Services; pursuant to CGS 19a-754c

Cross-agency information sharingCross-agency information sharing – published by the Office of Policy and Management; pursuant to PA 23-137 s.13

Dept. of Developmental Services five year plan – annual report; pursuant to CGS 17a-211

Dept. of Social Services annual report – pursuant to CGS 17b-9

Disconnected youth in Connecticut – annual report published by the CT Preschool Through Twenty and Workforce Information Network (P20 WIN); pursuant to PA 24-45 s.22

Efficacy of home-based treatment and recovery services for persons with opioid use disorder following emergency department admissionsEfficacy of home-based treatment and recovery services for persons with opioid use disorder following emergency department admissions – by the Dept. of Mental Health and Addiction Services; pursuant to PA 19-191 s.8

Elderly Nutrition Task Force final recommendationsElderly Nutrition Task Force final recommendations – pursuant to SA 23-17

Evaluation of employment assistance programs for individuals with disabilities in ConnecticutEvaluation of employment assistance programs for individuals with disabilities in Connecticut – by the Office of Policy and Management; pursuant to PA 23-137 s.2

Family caregiver feasibility study (respite services Medicaid waiver feasibility)Autism and IDD services silo reductions – by the Dept. of Social Services; pursuant to PA 24-39 s.24

Feasibility of an interagency complex case team for young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilitiesFeasibility of an interagency complex case team for young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities – by the Office of Policy and Management; pursuant to PA 25-89 s.5

Feasibility of expanding Medicaid diaper coverageFeasibility of expanding Medicaid diaper coverage – by the Dept. of Social Services; pursuant to PA 24-130 s.3

Findings and recommendations to improve care for children with developmental disabilities and their families – two reports by the Medical Assistance Program Oversight Council’s Developmental Disabilities Work Group; pursuant to CGS 17b-28(k)

Food insecurity strategic planFood insecurity strategic plan – by the Dept. of Economic and Community Development; pursuant to PA 23-204 s.158

Gun Violence Intervention and Prevention Advisory Committee findings and recommendationsGun Violence Intervention and Prevention Advisory Committee findings and recommendations – pursuant to PA 21-35 s.9

Healthcare coverage feasibility studyHealthcare coverage feasibility study – by the Office of Health Strategy; pursuant to PA 21-176 s.5

Hospital Discharge Challenges Working Group reportHospital Discharge Challenges Working Group report – pursuant to PA 25-168 s.190

Husky A parent transition – quarterly report until December 2017 by the Dept. of Social Services, Husky Health Connecticut, Access Health Connecticut, and the Medical Assistance Program Oversight Council; pursuant to CGS 17b-261u

Human Services Career Pipeline reportHuman Services Career Pipeline report – by the Office of Workforce Strategy; pursuant to PA 26-85 s.1

Intellectual disability and related programs: evaluation of statutory definitions and regulationsIntellectual disability and related programs: evaluation of statutory definitions and regulations – published by the Office of Policy and Management; pursuant to PA 23-137 s.4

Licensure and Certification Workgroup final reportfinal report – published by the Office of Policy and Management; pursuant to SA 17-21 s.1

Long-term care plan – triennial report by the Long-Term Care Planning Committee; pursuant to CGS 17b-337(e)

Medicaid reimbursement rates study: rates for physician specialists, dentists and behavioral health providersMedicaid reimbursement rates study: rates for physician specialists, dentists and behavioral health providers – published by the Dept. of Social Services; pursuant to PA 23-186 s.1(c)(1)

Medicaid reimbursement rates study: rates for aspects of the program other than physician specialists, dentists and behavioral health providersMedicaid reimbursement rates study: rates for aspects of the program other than physician specialists, dentists and behavioral health providers – published by the Dept. of Social Services; pursuant to PA 23-186 s.1(c)(2)

Medicaid waiver program waitlists and autism Medicaid waiver program waitlist – annual report by the Office of Policy and Management; pursuant to CGS 17a-238b and CGS 17a-215g

Medical Assistance Program Oversight Council biannual report – pursuant to CGS 17b-28(j)

Mortality annual report – by the Dept. of Developmental Services; pursuant to Rowland EO 25 and Rell EO 42

Number of persons receiving long-term care services and supports in the community and number of persons receiving long-term care services and supports in institutions – annual report by the Long-Term Care Planning Committee; pursuant to CGS 17b-337(d)

Nursing Home Financial Advisory Committee annual report – pursuant to CGS 17b-339(c)

Nutrition-based programs: plan for common application or portal, data sharing, and increased automatic enrollment or referralsNutrition-based programs: plan for common application or portal, data sharing, and increased automatic enrollment or referrals – by the Dept. of Public Health; pursuant to PA 24-82 s.7

Office of the Child Advocate annual report – pursuant to CGS 46a-13k(e)

Outline for a community ombudsman programOutline for a community ombudsman program – by the CT Long-Term Care Ombudsman; pursuant to SA 19-18

Plan for streamlined enrollment of HUSKY A recipients in WIC, SNAP, and farmers’ market programsPlan for streamlined enrollment of HUSKY A recipients in WIC, SNAP, and farmers’ market programs – by the Dept. of Public Health; pursuant to PA 24-82 s.1

Savings achieved through bulk purchasing of prescription drugs on behalf of drug purchasing agenciesSavings achieved through bulk purchasing of prescription drugs on behalf of drug purchasing agencies – by the Dept. of Administrative Services; pursuant to PA 25-167 s.19

Senior Fraud Task Force preliminary reportSenior Fraud Task Force preliminary report – pursuant to PA 21-84 s.2

Statewide Senior Center Workgroup reportStatewide Senior Center Workgroup report – pursuant to PA 21-7

Telehealth analysis reportTelehealth analysis report – published by the Office of Health Strategy; pursuant to PA 22-81 s.41

Transitional Life Skills College ProgramTransitional Life Skills College Program – by the Dept. of Developmental Services; pursuant to PA 23-137 s.1

Transportation needs and nonmedical transportation services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities – published by the Dept. of Transportation; pursuant to PA 23-137 s. 20 and s. 21

Two-Generational (2Gen) Initiative annual report – by the Two-Generational Advisory Board; pursuant to CGS 17b-112l

Wheelchair Repair Task Force final report and recommendationsWheelchair Repair Task Force final report and recommendations – pursuant to SA 23-22

WIC funds plan and expenditures – annual report by the Dept. of Public Health; pursuant to CGS 19a-59n

Dept. of Social Services provider resources