What's new at MLS

NEW DTA SNAP Online Application of of Monday, 4/9!   Starting on MONDAY, DTA will have a new online SNAP application and some new ways for clients and advocates to learn information about a DTA benefits case.    DTA's new website, www.DTAConnect.com, will…

Please note extended hours at MassHealth Customer Service for managed care enrollment assistance. Extended hours do not apply to the MassHealth Enrollment Centers & eligibility related assistance.   And even if state offices are closed tomorrow due to the storm, the MassHealth…

Monday, March 6: IVR and DTA Connect issues  As of this morning DTA is experiencing technical difficulties with the DTA Assistance Line IVR, DTA Connect, and the My Account Page. You may notice error messages when trying to use these services. When the issue is resolved we will let you…

MLRI Infographic on SNAP and Older Adults: Attached​ is a two page info-graphic with key facts about SNAP, food security and low income older adults in Massachusetts. Big thanks to MLRI's AmeriCorps Wesley Chrabasz for his work on this infographic.  Please let Wes know if you have older…

Tomorrow Jan 23 is the last day of open enrollment for coverage through the Connector. That means the last day to apply for coverage and for those eligible for a ConnectorCare plan or Health Connector Plan, to select a plan and pay any premium due in order to be enrolled by Feb…

The following information is from our health law colleagues:  Tomorrow Jan 23 is the last day of open enrollment for coverage through the Connector. That means the last day to apply for coverage and for those eligible for a ConnectorCare plan or Health Connector Plan, to…

  Federal Poverty Level increase:  The US Department of Health and Human Services has just announced the 2018 increase (2.1%) in the federal poverty level (FPL) in the Federal Register,…

SSA  2% COLA: Thousands of low income seniors and persons with disabilities started receiving a 2% Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) this month. This 2% increase affects both Social Security "Retirement, Survivor's and Disability Insurance" (RSDI) and…