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Oct 17th storm follow up: Are the families you work with getting SNAP replacement benefits?

Submitted by FoodSNAP
10/28/2019 - 2:26pm
We have just heard from The Open Door in Gloucester that a number of their clients who have filed for SNAP replacement benefits have been asked by SNAP workers for proof of the power outage. The Open Door has submitted nearly 50 replacement requests to date, and about 10% of the clients have been hassled for proof. 
 
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FAQ on the impact of the Proposed SNAP change lowering the utility allowance - MA to lose nearly $100M in SNAP/year; Strategy conference call 11/12/19

Submitted by FoodSNAP
10/23/2019 - 2:11pm
 
 
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Health Update October 2019

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
10/21/2019 - 8:36pm

Health Update: October 2019

Public Charge

Multiple federal courts have blocked the Trump administration’s final public charge regulations from going into effect on October 15, 2019!

This means most non-citizens can continue using the nutrition, health and housing benefits for which they are eligible without fear of public charge.

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SNAP replacement benefits; Agenda for 10/22 SNAP Coalition Meeting

Submitted by FoodSNAP
10/18/2019 - 2:51pm

Greetings all and special hugs to those of you around the state still without power.  Let us know if there is anything we can do to lighten the load.  Below is information for your clients and the agenda for Tuesday’s SNAP Coalition meeting (yes, 10/22 is the 4th Tuesday of the month!)

 

SNAP replacement benefits for households that lost power

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What to tell immigrant families re. public charge, medical expenses webinar, DTA Connect

Submitted by FoodSNAP
10/16/2019 - 4:01pm
A number of updates and alerts are included in this email. As always, let us know if you have questions. 
 
1. Public Charge: Updated messaging and information for immigrant families
 
As shared on Friday, the revised public charge rule was blocked by the courts on Friday. This is great news! However, we know many immigrant families continue to be concerned about accessing SNAP and other benefits. 
 
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Justice Prevails: Immigration Public Charge Rule Blocked, Message from MLRI's ED Georgia Katsoulomitis

Submitted by FoodSNAP
10/15/2019 - 10:16am
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National injunction blocking public charge rule from taking effect!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
10/11/2019 - 3:51pm
GREAT news!
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National injunction blocking public charge rule from taking effect!

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
10/11/2019 - 3:26pm
Great news! Today the federal court in New York granted a preliminary injunction enjoining enforcement of the new public charge rule  nation-wide.
 
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More USDA proposed SNAP Cuts, TY booklet to Commish McCue, Medical Expense Webinar and More !

Submitted by FoodSNAP
10/09/2019 - 3:51pm

We have a couple of important SNAP resources and updates for you on medical expenses, veterans and “SAVE the DATE” events!  And please note the new round of proposed regs to cut SNAP from USDA. Ugh !

1.     Say NO to another round of USDA-proposed SNAP cuts!  

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Public Charge webinar Oct 16 for MA service providers

Submitted by FoodSNAP
10/09/2019 - 2:16pm

On October 16th, MLRI, along with the Mass Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition (MIRA), Health Care for All (HCFA), and Health Law Advocates (HLA) will be doing a webinar from 3-4 pm. This webinar is intended to give community-based service providers (including healthcare providers, SNAP outreach organizations, food pantries, shelters, housing authorities, etc) a basic overview of the new public charge rule that goes into effect on October 15.

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