A “From the Hotline” index of the questions and answers published in Transitions during 2009 has been compiled below. Read More

Q. An individual came in to apply for benefits today. He is a Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) who has been residing in the U.S. since 2007. Read More

Q. My TAFDC client is scheduled to start a training program in two weeks. Read More

Q. My TAFDC applicant reported that he recently lost his job. Read More

Q. My TAFDC applicant was released from prison two months ago. She came in to apply with her 13- month-old son. Read More

Q. My TAFDC client is not work program required but she is taking a class at her local community college. Her only child is six months old. Read More

Effects of severance pay on benefits; effect of ARRA payments on benefits. Read More

Questions and answers regarding summer eligibility for SNAP for college students. Covers household composition and when summer income is and is not countable. Read More

EAEDC: Disability verification (Medical Report and Disability Supplement) not needed when receiving MassHealth disability benefits or in Mass Rehab program. Read More

Elders who are categorically eligible for SNAP according to gross income guidelines: assets not countable but interest on assets is countable as unearned income; dividend income must be verified; case Read More