What's new at MLS

Important updates on filing DTA benefit applications by phone & P-EBT. As always, see MLRI's COVID-19 google doc for up to date info (and here on P-EBT).    DTA now accepts applications by phone for SNAP and cash assistance!   DTA now has an option to…

DTA updates - interviews, June supp, P-EBT    Application interviews: FNS did not accept DTA's request to extend the waiver of the SNAP application interview for households who have provided all mandatory proofs. All SNAP applicants will be required to have a phone…

Thanks to all who joined the SNAP Coalition call this AM.  And special thanks for the state updates from Brittany Mangini of DTA and the national updates from Ellen Vollinger of FRAC.  We have some important information to share both P-EBT cards and a new SNAP phone application…

It’s almost the weekend! Here’s some timely information before you shut down your home computer screen.  SNAP Support Letter to US Senate and White House: Deadline Extended to COB TODAY - Friday June 12th Please join MLRI, over 40 MA organizations and our national partners…

n addition to the items below, Pat and I want to say welcome to those who have recently joined this email list. THANK YOU for all you are doing. You can view past eblasts on the SNAP blog here. As always, let us know if you have issues or questions - and for the most up to date information we…

June 3, 2020 Health Updates Three new developments that will reduce medical debt: 1. Retroactive eligibility, 2. Protecting more Medicare beneficiaries from balance billing 3. Fewer people charged copays.  Updates on 4. Student Health Plan Premium Assistance ending but students protected…

We are sending two eblasts this AM.  The first are updates on P-EBT and online EBT purchasing. The second eblast will include two organizational sign-on letters:  One to the MA Legislature (House Leadership) on the MA SNAP Gap campaign; one to Congress on the next pandemic…

Just a reminder to folks in central and western Massachusetts that the Springfield MassHealth Enrollment Center is moving to 88 Industry Ave. Springfield on Monday Oct. 3.  The telephone numbers are unchanged. See the attached flyer with directions to the new location.

We're writing to alert you to a couple of items that may impact children in your community: 1. More MA School Districts Elect the Community Eligibility Provision to provide universal free school breakfast and lunch! This AM, the Department of Early and Secondary Education…

1. EOHHS Virtual Gateway Team to Conduct "My Accounts Page" training at June 28th SNAP Coalition Meeting: We are pleased to report that staff from the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) Virtual Gateway team will be conducting a one-hour training on the My Accounts Page…