From application to approval, we handle your DCP licensing — then hand you the platform to run your agency from day one. Most consultancies disappear when your license arrives. We keep going.
Want to open a non-medical home care agency in Connecticut? You need a Homemaker-Companion Agency (HCA) Registration from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection. Our estimate: 30–90 days for provisional approval plus an on-site survey. State filing fees total $375 and are paid directly to DCP.
Non-medical home care agencies do not require a CON in Connecticut.
Medicaid Program
Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE)
Plus the Plan for Medicaid Early for qualifying providers.
Home Care License Type in Connecticut
Connecticut regulates home-based care under several license categories. Most new founders start with a HCA Registration for non-medical care, then add skilled services later if they choose.
NON-MEDICAL
Homemaker-Companion Agency (HCA) Registration
Connecticut does not license non-medical home care.
Personal care and daily living assistance
Companionship and homemaker services
Medication reminders (not administration)
Transportation and errand assistance
Respite care for family caregivers
State fee:
$375 HCA Registration Fee (Paid Each Year)
Timeline:
1-3 Months for provisional approval
Regulator:
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
How to Get Licensed in Connecticut
Connecticut licensing follows a structured 7-step process through DCP. Our specialists handle all 7 steps in the Launch and Signature packages; in the Licensing Kit, you handle the submission yourself with our expert guidance.
30–90 days from start to provisional approval
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FOUNDATION
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INSURANCE
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SURVEY
4
APPLICATION
5
PROCESS
1
Form Your Business Entity
FOUNDATION
Register your LLC or corporation with the Connecticut Secretary of the State. Get an EIN. Open a business bank account.
2
Choose a Compliant Agency Name
INSURANCE
DCP says your name should not include nurse, nursing, healthcare, health, or medical. If your legal name has one of these words, you can get a trade name (DBA) from your town that follows the rule. If your name uses "care," your ads must say you solely provide nonmedical care.
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Secure Bond or Theft Coverage
INSURANCE
Get a surety bond or insurance policy of at least $10,000. It must cover theft by an employee from a client.
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Set Up Your Hiring and Background Check Process
SURVEY
Use a screening company accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Each check must include a national criminal search, the state sex offender registry, and the DOJ sex offender site.
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Owners Complete Fingerprint Checks
SURVEY
Each applicant must submit to state and national criminal history checks. DCP will tell you how to get fingerprinted.
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Submit the HCA Registration Application
APPLICATION
Send the application and the $375 fee to DCP. You will swear under oath that you follow the background check, contract, bond, and records rules.
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Respond to DCP Review
PROCESS
DCP reviews your application. It may ask for corrections or more documents. Once approved, your registration expires every October 31. Renew each year for $375.
Why Connecticut Founders Choose HomeCareAtlas
The biggest difference between us and traditional consultancies isn't the license — it's what happens after the license arrives.
Traditional Consultant
HomeCareAtlas
Pricing
A mystery sales process and hard upsells
Clear packages built for your goals
Policies & Procedures
Generic templates
Built around your state and your service model
Application Filing
You assemble the packet
Done-for-you in Launch and Signature
Survey Day
You're on your own
On-call phone support during your state visit
After License Arrives
Relationship ends
Platform, dashboard, and directory listing go live
Caregiver Onboarding
Not included
Digital onboarding ready for hire #1
Compliance Tracking
You build a spreadsheet
Live compliance dashboard included
Directory Presence
None
Listed on Carezano the day you open
Three Ways to Get Your Connecticut Agency Licensed
Pick the level of support that matches how hands-on you want to be. Connecticut state fees ($375 to DCP) are passed through at cost.
Connecticut charges a state application fee, paid directly to the state licensing body. We don't mark it up.
Want to see pricing? We share it on your free 15-minute call. Pick a time →
The Platform That Comes With Your License
Every tier includes free time on Home Care Atlas — the operating system for your new agency. This is the part other Connecticut consultancies don't offer.
Connecticut Licensing Workspace
Track your application, documents, and deadlines in one dashboard. Your Atlas specialist works in the same view you do.
Custom Connecticut P&P Manual
Written around your state's rules, your service model, and your agency — not a generic national template. Survey-ready before you file.
Business Formation
LLC, EIN, NPI, surety bond, and insurance — all tracked and handled in Launch and Signature packages.
Compliance Dashboard
From caregiver #1 onward, every certification, background check, and required document is tracked with automatic expiration alerts.
Caregiver Onboarding
I-9, W-4, direct deposit, and required background-check verifications — all collected digitally.
Carezano Directory Listing
Listed on our public directory the day you open. Local families find you, referral partners find you, you're visible from day one.
Common Questions Before You Book
How much does a home care license cost in Connecticut?
Connecticut does not issue a license. You register as a Homemaker-Companion Agency. The fee is $375 to apply and $375 each year to renew. You also need a $10,000 bond or theft insurance policy.
How long does registration take in Connecticut?
DCP does not publish a processing time. Our best guess is 1 to 3 months. It moves faster if your application is complete and your owner fingerprint checks are done.
What insurance is required in Connecticut?
The law requires a surety bond or insurance policy of at least $10,000. It must cover theft by an employee from a client. Most agencies also carry general liability insurance, though the statute does not set a minimum for it.
Are background checks required in Connecticut?
Yes. Before you hire, you must run a name-based national criminal check, a state sex offender check, and a national sex offender check. If the worker lived in another state in the past three years, check that state too.
Does Connecticut require caregiver training?
Yes, starting January 1, 2027. Public Act 26-50 requires at least 8 paid hours of training within 90 days of hire. Caregivers also need training every year. The law told DCP to post a list of approved programs by October 1, 2026. Check the DCP website for the list.
Is Connecticut a good market for home care agencies?
Yes. Connecticut has high household wealth. About 1 in 5 people there are 65 or older (Census, 2025). That makes it a strong market for private-pay home care.
Connecticut Home Care Licensing: What You Need to Know
Connecticut does not license non-medical home care. Instead, you register. Any agency that sends workers into homes for homemaker or companion services must register with the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). The rules are in Connecticut General Statutes Sec. 20-670 to 20-686. Registration costs $375. It expires every year on October 31, and you renew for the same fee. There is no state inspection before you open. So it is often faster than a full license.
The Homemaker-Companion Agency (HCA) Registration
Before you hire anyone, you must run a full background check. It must include a name-based national criminal search, the state sex offender registry, and the U.S. DOJ sex offender site. Owners must also pass a state and national fingerprint check. Public Act 26-50 takes effect January 1, 2027. Each new caregiver must get at least 8 paid hours of training within 90 days of hire. Caregivers must also get training every year after that. DCP says your business name should not use nurse, nursing, healthcare, health, or medical. If you use the word "care" in your name or ads, every ad must say your agency "solely provides nonmedical care" (Sec. 20-677(g)).
Certificate of Need (CON) in Connecticut
Connecticut does not require a Certificate of Need (CON) for non-medical home care. You can move directly into the licensing process without a separate market-need review.
Medicaid Participation — Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE)
This is the state's main Medicaid home care program for people 65 and older. It is run by the Department of Social Services. To bill it, you must enroll as a Medicaid provider. That is a separate step from HCA registration.
The DCP On-Site Survey
Registration, Not a License. Connecticut uses a registration system. There is no state survey or inspection before you open. You certify that you follow the rules, and DCP can audit you at any time.
Common Reasons Connecticut Applications Are Rejected or Delayed
Generic P&P manuals that don't reflect state-specific regulations
Incomplete administrator documentation
Insurance or surety bond policies that don't meet state minimums
Missing or inadequate quality assurance program documentation
Physical office that doesn't meet site-review standards
Caregiver background checks that miss required state databases
Every one of these is preventable with proper preparation. It's the biggest reason founders choose done-for-you packages over DIY — the cost of a rejection in lost time is almost always higher than the cost of doing it right the first time.
Book a Free Connecticut Strategy Call
15 minutes with a home care specialist. We'll map out Connecticut licensing for you, your timeline, and your best next step — even if you don't hire us.
Which Connecticut license type fits your business model (Homemaker-Companion Agency)
Your realistic timeline and budget
Whether Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE) enrollment makes sense for your plan
No pressure. No obligation. Connecticut-specific guidance either way.
Your Future Connecticut Clients Are Already Looking for Care.
Every week you spend piecing this together alone is a week you're not serving your first Connecticut client. Let's get your agency licensed, launched, and visible — with people on your side who know DCP.
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Connecticut licensing details verified by HomeCareAtlas on September 1, 2026.
Connecticut Home Care License — Done-for-You Licensing
