How It Works

The ConnPACE program, administered by the Connecticut Department of Social Services, has served Connecticut's senior citizens and people with disabilities since 1986. ConnPACE is a state-funded prescription drug assistance program which covers most prescription medications, insulin, and insulin syringes. Effective July 1, 2011, the ConnPACE program is only available to individuals who are NOT eligible for Medicare.
ConnPACE has established an annual open enrollment period for any new applicants to the program. The ConnPACE open enrollment period is from November 15 to December 31 of each year with eligibility beginning January 1st. This will be the only opportunity for new applicants to be considered for the program.

 

The only exception to the open enrollment period is for an individual within 31 days of his/her 65th birthday or becoming eligible for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income. Individuals currently on ConnPACE will maintain their existing re-enrollment dates. Again, the ConnPACE open enrollment period only applies to new applicants to the program.