What's new at MLS

We hope you can join us for the next 4th Tuesday of the month SNAP Coalition meeting - Tuesday, Sept. 27th from 10 to 11:30 AM. DTA will be joining us. HERE is the meeting Zoom link.   SNAP Coalition AGENDA for 9/27:   The Agenda will include: Brief federal updates…

Hello all, and happy September! A couple quick things:    Health Insurance for College Students- Flyer: MLRI's flyer about Student Health Insurance is now available in both English and Spanish. Please pass it along to interested partners.    September…

On September 8, 2022, the Biden Administration published a new federal regulation defining the meaning of “public charge.” This new rule formalizes guidance currently in effect, and marks a strong move away from the wealth test enacted under the Trump administration which led…

Greetings post Labor Day. Our next Coalition meeting will be Tuesday, September 27 from 10-11:30. Zoom link here.  We have some quick updates for you: Skimming resources - videos with ASL & in English/Spanish on protecting SNAP We are continuing to monitor the criminal skimming…

MassHealth has finally created a way  for the elderly and other MassHealth members subject to an asset test to submit a SACA-2 Renewal electronically.    The notice to renew will include a number that needs to be entered online to enable the process which includes a fillable PDF…

Please see an update message on skimming from DTA, below. Most urgently- Note that the Quincy and Brockton offices will be open tomorrow, Sept 3, from 9-1, for those who need in-person help changing their PIN.    _________   I am forwarding the email below on behalf of…

With a long weekend coming up, announcements from MassHealth, the Health Connector & CMS are coming fast and furious     Updated guidance from MassHealth on protections in place during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.  This El Ops Memo…

We have some exciting college student food security news.  1.      DTA just announced important SNAP policy changes impacting MA college students.  We are THRILLED to share these policy updates with you – details below.…

Free Test Kits The federal website for ordering free COVID test kits announced that it is suspending ordering on Friday. Orders submitted through Sept 1 will still be honored. https://www.covid.gov/tests Ordering through this program will be suspended on Friday, September 2 because…

Today's (8/29) White House Conference Listening Session for Persons with Lived Expertise - new Zoom registration link: Please see the WH communication below and share this new link directly with community members with lived experience, asking them to register/re-register if…