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Lots of info below as we head into the weekend. We are all reflecting this week on the challenges and losses of the past 12 months. It has been a year of extreme difficulties, sadness, frustration, and economic strife for so many. We are deeply appreciative of your work and we have hope for the year…

We have very positive news to share this morning!! Please also see information below about an upcoming training on immigrants and benefits - this is a very important time to make sure all eligible households get the benefits they are eligible for!    The Trump-era Public…

Forwarding fantastic news on public charge from the PIF coalition. It looks like this one is not just another upswing on the rollercoaster of public charge…

  SNAP Coalition - tomorrow, Tuesday 3/9 from 10-11:30 AM    DTA's SNAP Employment and Training team will share information about training programs and opportunities for SNAP recipients via the SNAP Path to Work program. We will also have brief updates on the American…

Some good news on a cold Saturday. We are delighted to report that on Thursday USDA approved DTA's request to provide Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits to infants, toddlers and Pre-K children who live in a SNAP household. The Baker Administration issued a detailed press advisory yesterday…

Our NEXT SNAP Coalition meeting is Tuesday, March 9th at 10 AM.  The meeting will include a presentation by DTA’s SNAP Employment and Training team, to share some of the increasingly important resources available to SNAP households – all voluntary services –…

Hello all,    Please encourage your legislators to co-sponsor the following three Medicaid bills, and spread the word to your networks. Fact sheets are attached.    Extend postpartum coverage to direct MassHealth to seek approval from the federal government…

Hello all,    Updated FPL Tables:   The updated tables from MassHealth and MLRI showing the upper income levels for MassHealth and Health Connector programs are posted on MassLegalServices here.  The tables are updated to show the cost of living…

In follow up to Tuesday's SNAP Coalition meeting, this eblast includes the 2021 state Legislative priorities for Coalition members, introduces MLRI’s new Race Equity and Justice attorney Virginia Benzan, and DTA’s recently updated HIP Finding Tool.  Also flagging the March…

This morning the MA Dept of Higher Education shipped out the eblast below to all MA University and Community College presidents, which includes two of MLRI FAQs to help SNAP outreach partners and community orgs both understand the new COVID student exemptions as well as tips…