The Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) is an incentive-based program that helps SNAP households maximize their benefits when buying fruits and vegetables from an eligible HIP retailer. SNAP households are automatically enrolled in HIP once their SNAP case is approved. Effective December 1, 2024,…

Most households that receive SNAP benefits are categorically eligible. However, some households are considered non-categorically eligible due to: failing to comply with the SNAP Work Program, or; being disqualified under an Intentional Program Violation (IPV), being in receipt of multiple…

Due to the armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions in Lebanon that prevent nationals of Lebanon from returning safely, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has designated a new Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Lebanon for an 18-month period. The designation of Lebanon…

Effective October 28th, 2024, The City of Salem, in partnership with Salem State University and UpTogether, a Fund implementation and payment processing partner, will launch Uplift Salem, a guaranteed income pilot program. Uplift Salem will provide $500 a month for a period of 12 months to 100…

The Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) partners with MassHealth to offer a streamlined process for clients to access benefits and healthcare coverage for Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC) and Emergency Aid to the Elderly Disabled and Children (EAEDC) clients.…