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ODAR form-Waiver of a 75 Day Written Notice

Dept of Mental Health Policies

EOHHS - DMH
Department of Mental Health Statutes, Regulations & Policies               

AR re Interpretation of "Against Equity and Good Conscience" in the 9th Cir

Impact and Procedures at ODAR-Suspension of FedRO

Field Ops Memo 2008-38: The Simplified Food Stamp Application for Elderly Applicants

DTA
DTA has issued a revised TWO page FS application form for seniors. This FS application is designed for applicants age 60 or over who live alone, live with a spouse, or live with others but who purchase and prepare a majority of their food separately. Effective June 9th, there is no longer any asset…

Field Ops Memo 2008-37: Family Self Sufficiency (FSS) Regional Non-Profit (RNP) Referral Procedural Changes

DTA
This Field Operations Memo provides revised procedures for referrals to the Regional Non-Profit (RNP) housing agencies. These procedures mirror procedures for referrals to Public Housing Authorities (PHAs) detailed in Field Operations Memo 2008-30.

OIG A-01-07-17039, Audit Report, Title II Benefits to Fugitive Felons and Parole Violators

As a result of the suspension of benefits to fugitive felons, OIG estimates SSA saved the Title II program about $404.3 million through March 2008. This includes (1) $47.3 million in fugitive felon overpayments that were recovered; (2) $218.6 million in ongoing monthly benefits that were withheld…

FYI: SSI Application and SSI Appeal Denial - TAO Director Override (EAEDC)

DTA
BEACON sends a closing notice to EAEDC recipients when a computer match with SSA shows that they have not applied for SSI or appealed an SSI denial. If the recipient brings in verification that he or she has in fact applied for SSI or appealed an SSI denial, the TAO director must manually override…

Hotline Focus 07/08

DTA
Who counts as a licensed medical professional for purposes of the form verifying disability of noncitizen elder on Food Stamps; expedited Food Stamps still requires inquiry about assets for individuals who fit into new categorical eligibility categories.

FYI: SSPS Vendor Payments

DTA
Explains vendor payment continuation when cases are transferred.

DTA Work Program Requirement Brochure (TAFDC)

DTA

Field Ops Memo 2008-36: New MMIS -- New MassHealth Cards: Returned Mail

DTA
This memo transmits procedures to be followed when new MassHealth cards are returned in the mail.

OIG Congressional Responce Report: SSA Payments Sent to Payday Loans Co

Help for Those in Need: A Resource Brochure (RSB-1, RSB-1-S): English and Spanish

DTA
 DTA's brochure (in English and Spanish) describing resources available, within and beyond DTA, for low-income families. It is funded by TANF, and receipt of the brochure qualifies as a TANF service and makes a family categorically eligible for Food Stamps (SNAP). Does not include…

Food Stamp Program Notice of Rights and Responsibilities (English and Spanish) (RR-FSP-1B and RR-FSP-1B(S))

DTA
See attached.

OIG Reports on the Effect of Late Submission of Medical Evidence at the ALJ level

On October 29, 2007, the SSA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that stated "Our program experience has convinced us that the late submission of evidence to the [Administrative Law Judge] significantly impedes our ability to issue hearing decisions in a timely manner." The NPRM…

DTA's brochure "Help for Those in Need: A Resource Brochure" (English and Spanish) (RSB-1 and RSB-1(S))

DTA
DTA's brochure on different programs available, inside and outside of DTA. Does not include information on EAEDC, TAFDC, or SSI.

Field Ops Memo 2008-29: New MMIS -- New MassHealth Cards

DTA
The purpose of this Field Operations Memo is to tell TAO staff about: • the new MassHealth card;• the impact of the new MassHealth card on the Recipient Eligibility Verification System (REVS); and• the mailing of and client use of the new MassHealth card.

SSI Reapplication for Food Stamps (SSI-FSP-1)

DTA
Form for recertification of Food Stamps for people receiving Food Stamps through the Social Security Administration.

Field Ops Memo 2008-33: Food Stamp Program -- Waiver Exemption for Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs)

DTA
This memo implements the ABAWD waiver and describes: • BEACON changes to the Work Requirements window; • data-fix and clean-up activities (pre-conversion, conversion and postconversion) • procedures for processing: ABAWDs (applicants and reapplicants) residing in waiver-approved…

Field Ops Memo: Index for January 2008 through May 2008

DTA

SSA Rep Payee Application

SSA

Memo to District Court Judges, Clerk-Magistrates and Chief Probation Officers on State Court Enforcement of Immigration Laws

Hon. Lynda M. Connolly, Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Trial Court's District Court Department
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide judges with a ready reference to the law in issues relating to Federal immigration law and its intersection with Massachusetts law where it is settled and to provide an overview of some common questions that judges may confront in areas of the law or…

DTA/EEC Questions &Answers on Child Care for Homeless Families

See attached Q and A from DTA and Department of Early Ed. and Care on access by homeless families to "homeless" child care.

FYI 06/08: Curing Food Stamp Work Program Sanctions

DTA
Food Stamp work-required individuals can cure sanctions by working 80 hours in a 30 day period or complying with community service requirements. Sanctions can be cured at any time. If they work and then lose their job through no fault of their own, they get a second 3 months of Food Stamps without…

FYI 06/08: Food Stamp Program Increase in Federal Mileage Rate

DTA
(Note that as of March 2010, the federal mileage rate is 50 cents per mile.  See March 2010 FYI.)  Food stamp regulations at 106 CMR 364.400 allow elderly and/or disabled household members to deduct medical expenses in excess of $35 per month. This includes the reasonable cost of…

Application for Transitional Assistance Benefits (TABA - 1)

DTA
TAFDC paper application. Or, apply for SNAP/ Food Stamps online: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-snap-benefits-food-stamps More information about applying for cash assistance (TAFDC, EAEDC) is at DTA's…

Hotline Focus 06/08

DTA
From the HotlineThe questions below discuss the impact of receiving fuel assistance on food stamp benefits.There are two fuel assistance programs in Massachusetts: the traditional Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Heat and Eat Fuel Assistance Program (H-EAT).LIHEAP fuel…

FYI 06/08: Denying Cases for Missed Interview

DTA
TAFDC and EAEDC AU Managers are reminded that, when denying a TAFDC or EAEDC application before the 30th day for missing two interviews, the FS application must remain pending and not be denied before the 30th day.

Food Stamp Disability Verification for Elderly Noncitizens (English and Spanish) (FS-DVEN)

DTA
DTA form for elderly noncitizens to verify disability so as to become eligible for Food Stamps (if they are not otherwise eligible).

FYI 06/08: TAFDC Participation and Attendance Form Data Entry Online Guide

DTA
Participation and Attendance forms are sent out to clients the first business day (Monday unless Monday is a holiday) of the week before the last Saturday of the month. These forms must be returned by the client no later than the 10th of the following month (or the first business day after the 10th…

Field Ops Memo 2008-27: Maximized Categorical Eligibility for NPA Food Stamp Households

DTA
The Department is further expanding categorical eligibility rules for Non-Public Assistance food stamp (NPA/FS) households. Effective June 9, 2008 there will no longer be an asset test for most NPA/FS households.    Clients will be relieved of the burden of providing asset information and…

Field Ops Memo 2008-28: Food Stamp Disability Verification for Elderly Noncitizens Receiving EAEDC

DTA
There are about 2,000 EAEDC noncitizen elders who are not getting food stamps because of the federal 5-year bar. These elders can now qualify for food stamps if a doctor verifies that the individual has a severe mental or physical impairment that will last 12 months or result in death and prevents…

EEOC Policy on Criminal Records (2006)

EEOC
Section 15-VI contains the agency's policy statement on disparate impact and criminal records.

AHVP Memo May 23, 2008

DHCD

SSA press release about new Ticket to Work rules

Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration issued a press release summarizing final rules designed to improve the Ticket to Work program. The new rules include more beneficiaries under the Program, increase incentive payments for Employment Networks (ENs), increase the value of the ticket, promote better…

Public Housing Notice 2008-02

DHCD

Health Safety Net Copays -May 2008 update

In May 2008, the Division of Health Care Finance & Policy has temporarily suspended all copayments for medical services except for pharmacy copayments until further notice.

Proposed Durable Medical Equipment Rules

MassHealth has proposed many changes to DME rules. Comments due May 23, but Office of Medicaid plans to issue new notice May 30 with public hearing later in June.

2008 SSA Red Book on Work Incentives

Social Security Administration

FYI: Relocation Benefits Qualifications

DTA
Please remember that TAFDC or EAEDC families, as well as teen parents, may be eligible for up to $1,000 in Relocation Benefitsfor securing permanent housing if the family has been in temporary shelter for 60 days or more.  Examples of clients who meet the requirements specified in 106CMR…

FYI: Helping Applicants and Clients Experiencing Domestic Violence Verify Eligibility

DTA
AU Managers must remember to help applicants and clients obtain required verifications, if they are unable to obtain verifications for reasons beyond their control. AU Managers must also remember to allow additional time and to give additional help to applicants and clients who have identified…

DTA Standard Budgets of Assistance FY 2008 - Report to Legislature

Department of Transitional Assistance
DTA's report to the legislature on comparison of TAFDC benefits levels to the Standard Budgets of Assistance for Fiscal Year 2008.

FYI: Economic Stimulus Rebate can be intercepted for Food Stamp overpayments

DTA
AU Managers are reminded that the federal government regularly intercepts certain federal payments made to clients and former clients - such as income tax refunds - to offset outstanding client food stamp debts.  The federal Economic Stimulus payment described in Field Operations Memo 2008-18…

Hotline Focus 05/08

DTA
Food Stamp program: treatment of child support payments for obligor's Food Stamp case;  verification of obligor's child support obligations; Food Stamp clients only need to verify household composition if questionable. Hotline Focus May 2008 Q. Are the legally obligated child support payments…

Field Ops Memo 2008-22: Returned Mail Procedural Changes

DTA
This Field Operations Memo explains changes to how AU Managers are to process client mail returned to the TAOs.  These revisions are designed to minimize confusion for clients, avoid unnecessary termination of benefits to clients residing in Massachusetts, and eliminate unnecessary work for AU…

Field Ops Memo 2008-24: Spring 2008 Food Stamp Heat and Eat (H-EAT) Program Update

DTA
In 2007, approximately 54,000 FS households received increased food stamp benefits and a $1.00 fuel assistance benefit as a result of the H-EAT Fuel Assistance Program. On April 24, 2008, approximately 46,000 FS households were selected for 2008 H-EAT Fuel Assistance Program benefits. Approximately…

Field Ops Memo 2008-19: Restoration of Monthly Migration Process for SSI/FS Households

DTA
Approximately 9,000 SSI/ Food Stamp cases will be transferred to the Malden Centralized SSI Office. This will include Bay State Cap cases.

Field Ops Memo 2008-18: TAFDC, EA, FS, and EAEDC: Treatment of Federal economic stimulus payments

DTA
Federal economic stimulus payments received in 2008 are not countable as income for any of the 4 programs. For TAFDC, EA, and FS, the payments also are not countable as an asset in the month received or for two months afterwards. For EAEDC, they are not counted as an asset in the month received or…

Field Ops Memo 2008-16: Department Interpreter Services Enhancements

DTA
After many months of hard work, DTA just issued important guidance regarding the its federal obligations to provide interpreter services to limited English proficient (LEP) client! This document and the policies therein are the result of a collaborative effort of the LEP Working Group including…