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School Enrollment Information for Children Who Have Lost Their Housing

DESE
FAQs from DESE on information for children who have lost housing.

Housing Assistance and Guidance For Households Displaced By Recent Hurricanes in TX, FL, PR, USVI

Authorship unknown
See the attached file for guidance from BHA, HUD, DHCD, FEMA and the IRS.

Hurricane Evacuees and MassHealth Enrollment

MassHealth
Important information from MassHealth on facilitating MassHealth enrollment for hurricane evacuees. MassHealth has developed procedures to streamline the application process for these hurricane evacuees who apply for MassHealth. Click the "go to website" link to download more…

CMS Emergency Response and Recovery Website

CMS
This CMS website contains information about recent public health emergency declarations which give HHS the authority to modify or waive certain provisions of Medicare and Medicaid to assist states and territories dealing with an emergency situation such as the devestation of this year's…

Critical Needs Assistance Factsheet

FEMA
Critical Needs Assistance Factsheet in English and Spanish.

Authorization for Reimbursement from SSI Retro Benefits

DTA

Public Housing Notice 2017-23: Housing Inquiries Due to Recent Hurricanes

DHCD
Attached please find DHCD's guidance for Local Housing Authorities regarding guests and the housing of families or individuals that are either coming to be with family or friends or looking to relocate permanently to Massachusetts in light of the recent hurricanes.

AG Advisory: Information for Massachusetts Colleges and Universities Regarding Immigrant Students

Massachusetts Attorney General's Office
From the Advisory: The Office of the Attorney General provides this guidance to the Commonwealth’s public and private colleges and universities (“Institutions of Higher Education” or “IHEs”). This advisory is intended to address issues that may affect immigrant…

How to Register with FEMA for Disaster Assistance

FEMA
News release from FEMA in English and Spanish.

Medicare Related Documents

Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Documents from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services relevant to evacuees: Hurricane Maria and Medicare Disaster Related United States Virgin Islands and Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Claims, 10/2/17 Reminder of Pharmacy and Provider Access during a Federal Disaster or Other…

CMS Announces Special Enrollment Periods for Americans Impacted by Recent Hurricanes

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
As a result of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will make available special enrollment periods for all Medicare beneficiaries and certain individuals seeking health plans offered through the Federal Health Insurance Exchange. This important…

Subcommittee on Social Security, Committee on Ways and Means, House of Representative

The jurisdiction of the Subcommittee on Social Security includes bills and matters referred to the Committee on Ways and Means that relate to the Federal Old Age, Survivors’ and Disability Insurance System, the Railroad Retirement System, and employment taxes and trust fund operations relating…

Individuals and Households Program (IHP) Factsheet

FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Individuals and Households Program (IHP) provides financial and/or direct assistance to eligible applicants who, as a result of a major disaster or emergency, have necessary expenses and serious needs that are unmet through insurance or…

DHCD Tenant Selection Review Decision Index No. 41

DHCD
Decisions are from November 16th, 2016 to May 23rd, 2018.

DHCD Power Point for Housing Committee Oversight Hearing May 16, 2017

DHCD
Handout includes data from DHCD on the range of programs that it operates.

DTA's Brochure "What Non-Citizens Need to Know" in English and 7 Translations

DTA
DTA Brochure, What Noncitizens Need To Know.  This brochure was originally issued in 2004 (through DTA Field Operations Memo 2004-34). This brochure is designed to advise non-citizens of their right to opt out of a SNAP and TAFDC or EAEDC application if they did not want to give…

DCF Legislative Report on Safe Haven Act

Department of Children and Families

MassHealth Limited (Emergency Medicaid) Coverage

MassHealth
Attached is an All Provider Bulletin 269 (May 2017) describing a process for health care providers who delivered emergency services to someone on MassHealth Limited but whose claim for payment was denied to resubmit the bill with a doctor's certification that the services provided were for…

Approved Training Courses for UI Claimants (Section 30/TOP)

DUA
List of DUA's approved courses for UI claimants receiving training through Section 30 (TOP) program can be found here or by clicking the "go to website" button below.

Overview of State Public Housing

DHCD
Presentation on State Public Housing from DHCD

Combating Discrimination Against Jewish Students

U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 in public and federally funded schools at all educational levels. Title VI protects all students, including Jewish students, from discrimination based on race, color, and national…

Know Your Rights: Title VI and Religion

U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforces federal civil rights laws that prohibit schools, colleges, and universities from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. These laws protect students who are or are perceived to be…

A Transition Guide to Post Secondary Education and Employment

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
From theu Guide's Preface:  This Guide was created to assist students and youth with disabilities to achieve their post-school and career goals, Congress enacted two key statutes that address the provision of transition services: the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and…

DTA Organization Chart

DTA
A flow chart setting out the organziational structure at DTA Central office, including senior managment and regional office directors.  Current as of January 2017. In January 2018, DTA released an updated chart to reflect its organizational realignment.  This chart is also…

2016 DTA Performance Scorecards

DTA
DTA monthly scorecards for 2016, which include performance measures such as SNAP, EAEDC, and TAFDC caseloads, average waiting times, and accuracy rates. January 2016 February 2016 March 2016 April 2016 June 2016 (DTA did not post a May scorecard) July…

EBT Review Appointment for Multiple Replacement cards (English)

DTA

US DOE OCR Resource Guide on Section 504

US Dept of Education Office for Civil Rights
Comprehensive guide for parents and educators on Section 504.  The resource guide summarizes key requirements of Section 504, and aims to increase understanding of these requirements for both parents and members of the school community.

HUD LGBTQ Resources

HUD

DHCD Tenant Selection Review Decision Index No. 40

DHCD
All decisions made between May 22, 2016 and November 15, 2016.

Comments on Proposed State Public Housing Regulations

MLRI, GBLS, CHAPA, Mass Union
On August 26, 2016, the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) released proposed amendments to state public housing regulations. Comments were due October 5, 2016. Below are written comments submitted to DHCD from legal services and other organizations that work on public…

Language Access in State Courts

Justice Department
This publication provides an overview of the importance of legal requirements for, and accomplishments in, providing language access services in state courts across the…

Massachusetts Earned Sick Time Regulations

Massachusetts
Final Regulations - Earned Sick Time (940 CMR 33.00) - posted on the Attorney General's website.  Also information about earned sick time. Click the "Go to Website" link below to download.

Child Welfare Title IV-E Waiver Demonstrations Interim Evaluation Report

Department of Children and Families
Through the Title IV-E Waiver Demonstration, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS), the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and the Department of Mental Health (DMH) embarked on a joint undertaking to create an integrated service delivery…

SI 02260.025 SSI Overpayment Recovery is Against Equity and Good Conscience

SSA
SSA updated its POMS to clarify the policies regarding when collection of an SSI overpayment is against equity and good conscience. In response to advocates’ concerns for youth and adults transitioning from SSI to self-support, SSA is providing additional guidance to technicians for…

Representative Payment Home Page on SSA's Website

SSA

When a Payee Manages Your Money (SSA Publication)

SSA

Link to forms on SSA's Website

SSA

Dear Colleague Letter and Resource Guide on Children with ADHD

US DOE
The US Department of Education receives many complaints about evaluations and FAPE for students with ADHD.  This Dear Colleague Letter and 35 page Resource Guide provide information on evaluating students with adhd and ensuring that school do not discriminate against them as required by Section…

SSA Rulings and Acquiescence Rulings, By Year

SSA

SSA Rulings and Acquiescence Rulings, By Subject

SSA

Guardianship of Incapacitated Persons

Massachusetts Trial Court Website
Information and forms about guardianships of incapacitated persons. Click the "go to website" link below to access these materials from the Massachusetts Trial Court website.

UIPP 2016.06: School Employees, G.L. c. 151A, §28A

Jennifer Lavin, Director, UI Policy and Performance
To discuss the concept of 'reasonable assurance' as it applies to claims based on services performed for, and wages earned from, an educational institution as set forth in G.L. c. 151A, §28A. 

MassHealth Regulations, Operations Memos, Eligibility Memos and Subregulatory Materials

MassHealth
MassHealth maintains a "MassHealth Member Library," which includes regulatory and subregulatory materials, including  the following resources: Member Eligibility Regulations Eligibility Letters Eligibility Operations Memos Coverage Updates Applications Desk…

Combating Discrimination Against AANHPI and MASSA Students

U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
The U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division (CRT) and the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) enforce federal civil rights laws in public and federally funded schools at all educational levels. These laws protect all students, including Asian American,…

Senior Medical Benefit Request Form

MassHealth
Link to application form for seniors and those needing long term care on MassHealth website

MassHealth applications and forms

EOHS
Link to applications and forms section of MassHealth website includes application forms and supplements, member book, enrollment guide, adult and child disability supplements, eligibility representative forms etc. All forms in English and Spanish

DHCD Tenant Selection Review Decision Index No. 39

DHCD
All decisions made between November 16, 2015 and May 21, 2016.

HHS 1557 Nondiscrimination Regs

Department of Health and Human Services
45 CFR Part 92 Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities Summary: This final rule implements Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (Section 1557). Section 1557 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability in certain health…

Mass. Public Safety and Security Language Access Plans (as of May 2016)

PDF Language Access Plans for the Department of Correction, Department of Fire Services, Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management Agency, Municipal Police Training Committee, Parole Board, and Sex Offender Registry Board.     Some of these LAPs are not dated, and some may be…

Mass. Administration and Finance Language Access Plans (as of May 2016)

PDF ANF Bulletin #16 Language Access Policy and Implementation Guidelines, and Language Access Plans for the Department of Revenue, Developmental Disabilities Council, Division of Administrative Law Appeals, Human Resourcse Division, Office on Disability, Operational Services Division, and the State…