Field Operations Memo 2010-17 informed TAO staff that changes to the Virtual Gateway Common Intake Application was to take place on February 24, 2010. This deployment has been postponed. Read More
This State Letter transmits a change in the TAFDC Eligibility, Need and Payment Standards regulations for the month of March 2010 and thereafter. Beginning in 2010, the Department will be able Read More
Suspension of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNA) Benefits Field Operations Memo 2008-25 advised TAO staff about the issuance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance benefits to certain households Read More
NOTE: The 2/24/2010 implementation date referred to in the Memorandum has been delayed. Overview Since its inception in August 2004, the Common Intake version of the Virtual Gateway (VG) o Read More
Q. My food stamp recipient has verified that she pays a mortgage on a single- family residence. Read More
While interviewing elderly or disabled food stamp recipients, it is important to remember to ask about any non-reimbursed incurred medical expenses, even if the expenses are unpaid. Read More
The Food Stamp Medical Deductions Job Aid was designed to be a tool to assist AU Managers in identifying eligible medical expense deductions. Read More
Food Stamp regulations allow a client to choose to average nonrecurring medical expenses over the certification period or have the nonrecurring medical expenses applied as a deduction for a single m Read More
Food stamp regulations at 106 CMR 364.400 allow elderly and/or disabled household members to deduct medical expense in excess of $35 per month. Read More