# CT - 2026 - Connecticut PACE Request for Applications (RFA) and Information Session Details

Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) is preparing a Request for Applications for Connecticut's first Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) program, supported by the Connecticut Rural Health Transformation Program. PACE is a high-touch, highly integrated home- and community-based services program for adults age 55+ who are eligible for nursing home services but want to age in place; it serves as both a health provider and health plan and is designed for people who are dually eligible for Medicaid and/or Medicare. Connecticut plans to launch the program in northwest Connecticut with anticipated enrollment in 2028, and DSS will host an in-person RFA information session on November 17, 2026.

## Key facts

- Status: Open
- Type: RFA
- Issued by: Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) (Connecticut)
- How to apply: Not stated in the source document.
- Funding source: Rural Health Transformation Program (CMS)
- Official source: https://portal.ct.gov/dss/rural-health-transformation-program/pace

## Eligibility

Applicant eligibility is not stated in the source document. The PACE service model described is for adults age 55+ who are eligible for nursing home services and want to age in place, and is designed to serve people who are dually eligible for Medicaid and/or Medicare.

## Requirements

The source document states that the November 17, 2026 information session will cover PACE and RFA requirements. Detailed application requirements are not included in the source document.

## Application package and source documents

- [CT - 2026 - Connecticut PACE Request for Applications (RFA) and Information Session Details](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/79c355f9-819a-4439-9c8c-09ba876c8a57/file) (primary) — official: https://portal.ct.gov/dss/rural-health-transformation-program/pace
- [CT - 2025 - Connecticut RHTP PACE Program: FAQ and Guidance for Providers and Stakeholders (FAQ (detected 2026-11-12): Connecticut PACE Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - 8/2026)](https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/api/documents/6521a538-cf4d-41e4-a64a-5ffde5274e3e/file) — official: https://portal.ct.gov/dss/-/media/departments-and-agencies/dss/health-and-home-care/rural-health-transformation-program/connecticut-pace-frequently-asked-questions-faq-august-2026--cms-approved.pdf?rev=99a5795ca094402ca421064c2a995056&hash=F8A6C82E96BCAEE60EADC72B0C7147B3

More Connecticut RHTP activity: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ct (markdown: https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/states/ct.md)

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Source: Rural Care Journey (RCJ), https://www.ruralcarejourney.com/opportunities/ct-2026-connecticut-pace-request-for-applications-rfa-and-information-session-de--c311b8d34e — data as of 2026-11-11.
Cite the RCJ page for the summary and the linked official source for authoritative terms, deadlines, and amounts.