What's new at MLS

Thanks to our friends at Project Bread, here's an action alert on two important anti-hunger bills being heard in two Committees tomorrow: An Act Establishing the Massachusetts Hunger-Free Campus Initiative (H.1368/S.822) filed by Senator Harriet Chandler and Reps Mindy Domb and Andy…

A few updates below. Our next Coalition meeting will be next Tuesday, October 12 from 10-11:30 - Zoom link below. As a "second Tuesday" meeting, we will have two guests to share information and answer questions:   1. Greater Boston Legal Services' Sarah Levy will share…

We hope you all are safe after yesterday's storms. Please see below for 2 important updates! Reminder there is NO Coalition meeting tomorrow. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, Sept. 14th.    SNAP replacement benefits for households who lost power due to…

August 18, 2021 Health Updates On Aug 18, 2021 MassHealth Released Its Draft 1115 Waiver Renewal Proposal for Comment MassHealth has operated under a comprehensive 1115 demonstration since 1997 affecting most of its members under age 65. The current demonstration period expires in June 2022…

Lots of news below, including a permanent boost in SNAP effective 10/1, but also a “benefits cliff” loss of Unemployment benefits after Labor Day.   There is NO SNAP Coalition meeting next week. We will have two Coalition meetings in September –September 14thand…

This is just a brief reminder of the SNAP Coalition meeting tomorrow and other important updates. NOTE – there is NO Coalition on August 24th. Next one is September 28th.  SNAP Coalition Meeting Tuesday, August 10th from 10-11:30. The agenda will include: Federal…

Hoping you are all getting some time off this summer to enjoy the beach and being with family, while also staying safe!   Next and Fall SNAP Coalition Meetings:  The next (and last before September) SNAP Coalition meetings is Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 10 to 11:30…

This is HUGE!  DTA announced yesterday afternoon USDA's approval of the state plan for Summer P-EBT.  YES!     Below is the media advisory.  Here are the core details from the advisory: All K-12 students who received P-EBT this school year will…

Thanks to all who tuned in to yesterday's Coalition meeting! We have included follow up resources in this eblast. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, June 8 from 10-11:30.    DTA overview of Assistance Line changes  On Tuesday, DTA announced major revisions to the DTA…

Sign-on by Thursday May 27 at 5 pm   Dear Friends,   Attached is a sign-on letter for quick turnaround to ask EOHHS to add enhanced state-funded home & community based services for elderly & disabled non-citizens not yet eligible for federally-funded MassHealth…