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USDA approves MA for $280M in Summer P-EBT for 650K Children! Benefits issued in July & August

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/28/2021 - 9:26am
This is HUGE!  DTA announced yesterday afternoon USDA's approval of the state plan for Summer P-EBT.  YES!  

 

Below is the media advisory.  Here are the core details from the advisory:

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DTA resources on Assistance Line, critical PEBT info, Fairness for Farmworkers Coalition

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/26/2021 - 12:35pm
Thanks to all who tuned in to yesterday's Coalition meeting! We have included follow up resources in this eblast. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, June 8 from 10-11:30. 
 
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Sign-On Letter for EOHHS to Address "Stuck" Immigrants -Thursday 5 pm

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
05/26/2021 - 9:51am
Sign-on by Thursday May 27 at 5 pm
 
Dear Friends,
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Coalition Tues 5/25, overhaul to DTA Assistance Line + Emergency Allotments

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/24/2021 - 2:26pm
We have a Coalition meeting tomorrow, 5/25 from 10-11:30 AM - agenda will include state and federal legislative and budget updates and updates / discussion with DTA on the Assistance Line changes and P-EBT. 
 
 
DTA overhauls Assistance Line - please share your experiences!
 
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Utility rights training tomorrow, Coalition reminder, WIC materials + more

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/19/2021 - 2:51pm
SNAP Emergency Allotments 
 
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Contact your State Senators: health related Senate budget amendments

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
05/19/2021 - 11:15am
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May 13, 2021 Health Update

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
05/13/2021 - 1:01pm

Health Announce-Update May 13, 2021

1.      May 9, 2021 MassHealth resumes annual renewals with protections still largely in place

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MLRI budget analysis, SNAP admin funding letter, Warren student bill + GBFB event!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/13/2021 - 9:40am
A number of updates below! Be sure to register for the Greater Boston Food Bank event on Monday, 5/17. 
 
 
MLRI Budget Analysis & the SNAP gap included in Senate Ways and Mean budget!
 
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Elder Benefits BBT this Wednesday

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
05/10/2021 - 3:01pm
MLRI's annual Basic Benefits Training (BBT) on Elder Benefits is this Wednesday! Please see the attached flyer for more information, and register using the link below. This training will be done via live webcast.. Please let me know if you have any questions. 
 
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Coalition tomorrow, P-EBT for homeless students, EBB application opens Wednesday!!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/10/2021 - 12:56pm
Info on tomorrow's Coalition meeting, P-EBT access for homeless students, and resources below!
 
SNAP Coalition meeting: Tues May 11 from 10-11:30
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