Guidance on presumptive eligibility for Emergency Assistance. Read More

Effective July 1, 2009, the EA eligibility standard for applicants has changed to 115% (down from  130%) of the federal poverty guidelines.  The notice includes an EA eligibiltiy standard chart.  As Read More

WARNING -- as of 12/17/09 we have had reports that the fax number listed on the DHCD appeal form (1515) is out of order.  617-573-1285 might work, but it is advisable to call docket clerk Elbert Baq Read More

Effective July 1, 2009, the Emergency Assistance (EA) program will transition to the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). Read More

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Social Security Number validation by the electronic SVES system is acceptable verification of identity for all DTA benefits programs. Read More

Reminder to case workers that verifications are not limited to any one type of document. Read More

Reminder to case workers that they are obligated to assist applicants and recipients with getting verifications that they have difficulty getting for reasons beyond their control, and to inform applic Read More

AU Managers must remember to help applicants and clients obtain required verifications, if they are unable to obtain verifications for reasons beyond their control. Read More

From November, 2005 Transitions. Read More