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Blog Archive for April 2023

Thanks to all for attending the SNAP Coalition meeting today. 98 attendees, WOW!  Just a reminder, we’ve got THREE important events next week you don’t want to miss!  (We will send other resources discussed this AM in a separate email)

We are looking forward to seeing you on Zoom on Tuesday! 

Coalition meeting this Tuesday, April 25 from 10-11:30

Zoom link here. Our agenda will include:

1. FY 24 Budget Update

Last week the House Ways & Means Committee released its budget.   

This is MLRI's Preliminary Analysis of the HWM Budget

 
The eblast below was shipped out to the DTA Advisory Board members on Friday at 3 PM (but we know 99% of you were likely taking a long weekend and/or off to the beach!). The DTA email below highlights the state-funded SNAP benefits as one of Governor Healey's first 100 Days in office. This is in addition to funding to extend universal school meals, funds to replace skimmed (thefted) SNAP benefits.
 

SNAP application interviews now required again for all applicants 

 

As of last Friday, April 7, all SNAP applicants must have an interview with DTA for their application to continue. An interview is a conversation with a DTA case manager to talk through the SNAP application, share the program rules, clear up missing or confusing information, and more. 

 

2023 Plan Assignments Take Effect on April 1, 2023 –MassHealth extends Customer Service hours this weekend

An estimated 40% of 1.2 million MassHealth members in mandatory managed care may have new plans on April 1. MassHealth has extended its hours of operation to handle any problems filling prescriptions over the weekend related to plan changes. The Customer Service Center (800-841-2900)  will be open Sat April 1 from 8 am to 4 pm and Sunday April 2 from 8 am to 1 pm.