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See the action alert from Health Care for All, below, asking you to contact your state senator to ask for their support for Amendment #216, which would restore the MassHealth adult dental program and add coverage for root canals and crowns.    Please also ask your state senator…

A few resources and updates below before the weekend - stay tuned next week for a sign on letter from the anti-hunger community to the MA delegation for the Biden/Harris transition team!   DTA SNAP Application, Phone Line, & Processing Data During COVID   Attached is a…

Massachusetts' Open Enrollment period for 2021 coverage began on November 1, 2020 and will continue through January 23, 2021.    Anybody who wants to enroll in 2021 coverage through the Health Connector (or to purchase an individual plan directly from an insurance company) can…

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…

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!!!…

We know there is a LOT of news going on, just wanted to remind you about the upcoming Lobby Day at the State House on Tuesday, June 12th - Securing the Future in Aging.     The event starts at 9:30 AM with presentations starting at 10:30 AM and lobby…