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MA Hunger Free Campus Bill Update; WH Conference testimony/recommendations welcome; GBFB Report and more!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/28/2022 - 5:01pm

Thanks to all who attended this AM’s SNAP Coalition meeting. We appreciate all your advocacy work on the state and national level.  The NEXT SNAP Coalition meeting is Tuesday, July 26th.  We may also hold a “second Tuesday” Coalition meeting in July or August to dive into more details on both the SNAP standard medical expense self-declaration policy, and the SNAP ET childcare policy. Look out for follow up details.   

This eblast follows up on a couple of items that need your help.

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Upcoming Deadlines & Events

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
06/28/2022 - 3:48pm
 
Cover All Kids -Sign on letter before the holiday weekend
 
As the formal legislative session is entering its last month, the clock is ticking on pending bills. here is the latest info from the Children's Health Access Coalition on Cover All Kids
 

Globe Column on Cover All Kids

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CMS Approves Temporary MassHealth 1115 Demonstration Extension

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
06/27/2022 - 4:46pm
In this announcement, CMS has agreed to extend the current  MassHealth1115 demonstration that otherwise would have expired after June 30, 2022. The temporary extension of the current demonstration is through Sept 30, 2022  during which CMS and MassHealth will continue to work out the terms for a 5 year extension of the demonstration.

 

 

 

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Reminder re 7/28 Food SNAP Coalition meeting; MLRI statement and Guv Baker action on Dobbs v Jackson Supt Ct decision

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/27/2022 - 4:11pm
This is a gentle reminder of our June 28th SNAP Coalition meeting from 10 to 11 AM tomorrow.  Here is the 
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Reminder: Food Security Listening Session with Congressman Jim McGovern, June 27th, 10AM - Still time to sign up by 5 PM today!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/24/2022 - 3:20pm

Just a short reminder about Monday’s Listening Session on Food Security issues with Congressman Jim McGovern, from 10 to 11:30AM. This session is to gather more testimony and recommendations from Massachusetts residents with lived expertise, which will be provided to the White House. 

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SNAP Updates: Free Child Care under SNAP ET; New SNAP Policy on Medical Expenses, RMP - and Calls to Congress Needed!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/23/2022 - 10:41am
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HCWG follow up: slides & request for case examples

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
06/23/2022 - 10:36am
We had a great Health Care Working Group meeting yesterday- thanks to all those who were able to attend, and to Kathy Melley from Health Care For All for presenting! 
 
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MA residents with lived expertise invited to Food Security Listening Session with Congressman Jim McGovern, June 27th, 10 - 11:30 AM

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/22/2022 - 4:02am
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Health Care Working Group meeting @ 3pm tomorrow

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
06/21/2022 - 1:41pm
We look forward to seeing you at our Health Care Working Group meeting tomorrow (Wednesday, June 22) at 3:00pm. 
 
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Federal and State "public charge" guidance updated; Language access bill moves forward!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/17/2022 - 11:42am
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