DTA Transitions

DTA Transitions from 2020 are posted here.

DTA Transitions from 2019 are posted here.

DTA Transitions from 2018 are posted here.

DTA Transitions from 2017 are posted here.

DTA Transitions from 2016 are posted here. January 2016 Quality Corner: When a case manager receives a preprinted recertification form, he or she must review the form to identify changes. The SUA page is designed to receive answers to the utility questions. Based on these answers,…

DTA Transitions from 2015 are posted here. January 2015 Quality Corner -- Ineligible LPR parent's earnings were entered in BEACON as non-countable, and resulted in overissuance as in fact they are countable - INS designation page should say legal FS disqualified, too. Application was…

DTA Transitions from 2014 are posted here. January 2014 Quality Corner -- In Change Reporting SNAP case, client didn't report income increase resulting in overpayment. Case manager should have checked New Hire Match, Match History Tab in Beacon; Case manager scheduled phone interview, but…

DTA Transitions from 2013 are posted here. January 2013 Quality Corner -- Negative errors- disability status incorrectly entered as pending in BEACON, case denied prior to day 30; Hotline -- Hotline index of policy/procedure questions and answers through 2012, by topic (EAEDC, SNAP,…

DTA Transitions from 2012 are posted here. January 2012 Quality Corner -- SNAP errors- Child Support income, improperly entered income and expense amounts and invalid denial; Hotline -- Hotline index of all of the hotline issues through the year, by topic (EAEDC, SNAP, TAFDC); FYI --…

DTA Transitions from 2011 are posted here. December 2011 Quality Corner -- Inappropriate Designation of H-EAT Benefits, Invalid Denial of SNAP- clients must be given 10 days to provide verification; Hotline -- Self-Employment and Annual Reporting requirements, Annual Reporting…

DTA Transitions newsletters from 2010 are posted here. December 2010 EAEDC: New Interim Assistance Reimbursement Agreement and New Authorization for Reimbursement of Interim Assistance (AP-SSI-IAR) Form; Funeral and Final Disposition Payment Changes; Verification; Access to the Work…

DTA Transitions for 2009: December 2009: Treatment of 2010 Census Earnings; EAEDC - No Provider Number Needed; Modifications to the Face-to-Face Waiver and Waiver of Interview at Recertification for Certain Elderly/Disabled Households; Diversity Quote; FYI: Reminder about Allowing…

DTA Transitions newsletters for 2008: December 2008:  DTA planning to purchase shelter units across nine regions, to place families closer to their home communities.  In addition, we are purchasing units that reflect the diverse and changing needs of families, including those that…

DTA Transitions newsletters for 2007: December: There was no Transitions published for December 2007. November:  EA alternative placements-- hotels, motels; EAEDC: helping noncitizen recipients become citizens; Food Stamps: all Heat and Eat (H-EAT) Fuel Assistance update and ongoing…

DTA Transitions newsletters for 2006: December 2006:  TAFDC: ESP component Job Search/  Job Readiness, new 5 year (60 month) period; Food Stamps: eliminating rights and responsibilities penalty page as separate signature page, new inititiative on education and training for Food Stamp…

DTA Transitions newsletters for 2005: December 2005:  Presumptive eligibility in Beacon; 2006 SS/SSI COLA for TAFDC, EAEDC and FS; FS Quality Control questions on rent and child care deduction calculations. November 2005:  Bay State Cap Outreach Phase II and Bay State Cap questions…

DTA Transitions Newsletters for 2004: December 2004:  FS Quality Corner: worker has responsibility to ask about LIHEA payments. November 2004:  Direct Deposit Project; FS Work RFequirement and Refugee Training Programs; Globe Santa; resources for program information concerning…

DTA Transitions newsletters for 2003: December 2003:  ESP transportation services (TAFDC); Fees for replacement of ID cards; TAFDC nonpresumptive disability exemptions; TAFDC exmemption and noncountable income clarification, Food Stamp Quality Corner:  household composition re:…

DTA Transitions Newsletters for 2002: December 2002:  TAFDC AP'sreceiving SSI; Simplified FS application; FS Transitional Benefits Alternative (TBA); Food Stamp work requirements and the 36 month clock; FS Farm Bill semi-annual reporting. November 2002:  Child Support; Direct…

DTA Transitions Newsletters for 2001: December 2001:  EA hotel/motel placements; FS verifying household expenses; changes and clarifications to TAFDC and EAEDC regulations;  TAFDC new 60 month clock. November 2001:  CORI checks; FS elimination of vehicles as countable assets;…

DTA Transitions Newsletters for 2000: December 2000:  Reminder-- helping applicants and recipients verify eligibility; Smith v. McIntire lawsuit-- TAFDC time limit; SSi income match. November 2000:  FSP Policy Clarification-- SEP accounts;  TAFDC extensions; Thibault lawsuit-- TAFDC…