What's new at MLS

Thanks to everyone who tuned in this morning to the last Coalition Zoom meeting of 2020! Amazing to "see" 120 of you to celebrate the good news - we have lots to do in 2021! Follow up information below.    SNAP and P-EBT improvements in COVID…

In an incredible victory, the FY21 Conference Budget included a line item restoring full MassHealth adult dental coverage back to the same level of coverage before significant cuts were made in 2010! The line item included $19 million of funding. Unfortunately, the Governor vetoed this provision. We…

We have many important updates to share with you today. In addition, the end of December "informal" SNAP Coalition that scheduled for Tuesday, December 22nd (10 - 11 AM) will happen for those who want to tune in and get more updates. Stay tuned for an eblast zoom link. More…

We have previously shared information with the SNAP Coalition about DTA's wage match system with the Department of Revenue. If your client gets a wage match notice from DTA--called a DOR Employment Verification Notice (see attached)--and does not send in the information requested, the SNAP case…

This is very good news in the on-going health reform saga! Commonwealth of Massachusetts Press Release Contact: Kim Haberlin – 617-470-9686 Claire Cooper – 617-921-6870 STATE TO USE hCENTIVE AS HEALTH INSURANCE EXCHANGE WEBSITE FOR FALL 2014 OPEN ENROLLMENT Decision…

The distressing news story from the Atlantic Journal-Constitution below, flagged by the Food Research Action Center, comes out of the state of Georgia. We would very much like to know if you are hearing of similar store check out experiences in Massachusetts for either SNAP or WIC…

In its final days of formal session, the legislature passed two important laws that will expand access to behavioral health services for people with substance use disorders and autism spectrum disorders including provisions specifically covering MassHealth. Great work by legislative champions &…

Because of state legislation enacted in July 2012, DTA is now (1)   Charging for replacement EBT cards for TAFDC and EAEDC, and (2)   Tracking multiple requests for replacement (TAFDC, EAEDC, and SNAP). DTA has issued policy guidance on how local DTA offices will replace a cash assistance EBT…