2021-3: TAFDC & EAEDC: Grant Increase

In response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, a 10% increase has been authorized to the TAFDC and EAEDC need and payment standards effective January 1, 2021 through June 30, 2021. BEACON is programmed to use the new need payment standards when calculating eligibility and grant payments for TAFDC and EAEDC households beginning with the January benefits cycle.

The applicable TAFDC and EAEDC program eligibility charts and tables posted on the DTA website at: https://www.mass.gov/lists/dta-program- eligibility-charts-and-tables were updated on January 1, 2021.