What's new at MLS

In follow up to Tuesday’s SNAP Coalition meeting, there are important updates we’d like to share.  In terms of a “perfect storm” of challenges, in early August many parts of MA suffered extensive power outages in early August; the $600/week federal pandemic unemployment…

We are writing to give you some critical updates on public charge, current data on the number of Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) cards that remain unpinned, and the school districts that might be able to elect universal free school meal status (Community Eligibility Provision or CEP).   Public…

As promised on this AM's SNAP Call, below is the sign on letter that Congressman McGovern's office is distributing. Deadline is Noon, Friday, April 3rd.  If Members of Congress (MOCs) wish to sign-on, ask them to please  USE THIS FORM by 12p this Friday, 4/3. If MOC…

Thanks to the more than 130 of you who tuned in for a robust discussion this morning. We will share a Zoom link later, but note that for at least the next few weeks we will be having COVID-19 SNAP Coalition calls every Tuesday morning at 10 AM. A number of resources…

Today MassHealth announced important new protections for MassHealth members who were enrolled in MassHealth benefits on March 18, 2020 or later. Many thanks to everyone at the Office of Medicaid for their speedy implementation of this…

Greetings Everyone, It’s been an eventful week as we all try to keep abreast of the ever-changing landscape in terms of the wide-ranging effects of the Covid-19 public health crisis.  Today we want to highlight just one of the evolving policy responses: The Health…

Social determinants of health anyone?  MLRI's annual Basic Benefit Training on SNAP January 16.  Also Mayor's Health Line MassHealth enrollment event in E. Boston on Jan.14

Greetings SNAP Coalition Members: See email below just in from DTA regarding the funding and winter status of the HIP program.  We will pass on any fliers when received.  For more information on HIP,…

  DTAConnect.com updates:   You can help clients apply online and (with proper permission) view case information through DTAConnect.com. For more information about DTA Connect online and the DTA Connect mobile app, visit…

The following are a few quick updates for those of you checking your emails this July 4th week.  Rest up for the battles ahead! Farm Bill 2018 Update:   You likely know that the U.S. Senate passed of 2018 Farm Bill with NO negative provisions. YAY!!!…