What's new at MLS

SNAP application interviews now required again for all applicants    As of last Friday, April 7, all SNAP applicants must have an interview with DTA for their application to continue. An interview is a conversation with a DTA case manager to talk through the SNAP application, share…

2023 Plan Assignments Take Effect on April 1, 2023 –MassHealth extends Customer Service hours this weekend An estimated 40% of 1.2 million MassHealth members in mandatory managed care may have new plans on April 1. MassHealth has extended its hours of operation to handle any problems…

Hot off the press, DTA will be issuing the state funded SNAP benefits a week from today, Friday April 7th.  The eblast below is to the DTA Advisory Board members.    HUGE thanks to Governor Healey, the MA House and Senate for authorizing these benefits, and to DTA for…

Thank you for joining a robust Coalition meeting and discussion on Tuesday! Our next Coalition meeting is on Tuesday, April 25 from 10-11:30.  And thanks to everyone who attended Immigrants Day at the State House yesterday. It was FANTASTIC! Please join us on April 5th for the annual…

1.      MassHealth Webinar Tomorrow Thursday March 30, 2023 2-4 pm: Part 3: MassHealth for Seniors and Individuals Seeking Long-Term Care Services Renewals. Register Here 2.      MassHealth Renewal Notices…

SNAP Coalition on Tuesday, March 28th from 10 to 11:30 AM.  First, here’s the Coalition meeting Zoom link .https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89331685051?pwd=WjJMMUZKVWtTWUdERmp6WjQvRXFIZz09    The agenda will include: Federal updates - especially the 2023 Farm…

Hello all, and happy Wednesday!    Here are several upcoming webinars that you might be interested in:   1. MassHealth Health Plan Updates: Relaunch of ACO Programs (tomorrow!) 2. Organizations Interested in Becoming Certified Application Counselors 3. MassHealth…

Updates and action items below, including a reminder on replacement SNAP for households who lose power for 4+ hours during this winter storm. We hope you all stay safe and warm today! Our next Coalition meeting will be Tues. 3/28 from 10-11:30, Zoom link here. Urgent action needed on the…

This is a hugely important bill that we hope you will support and that will allow school districts to keep up with the cost of food, and reduce the state cost for providing Universal School Meals.    Please join Project Bread, Children's HealthWatch,MLRI and other state and…

A few updates and opportunities to share with you all, especially as the State Budget season is underway!    MLRI’s Analysis of the Governor’s House 1 FY24 State Budget:  Each year, MLRI reviews and analyzes selected sections of the State Budget that focus on…