What's new at MLS

A number of updates below including: Upcoming Find your Funds and SNAP Deductions training on 2/8 MLRI’s SNAP 101 Advocacy resources  DTA updated outreach fliers, updates and staffing  MLRI Governor’s FY2023 budget analysis FRAC sign on…

Hi everyone, We're writing about two opportunities to sign on to comments to CMS about the MassHealth 1115 extension request. We've called out two issues where we thought comments to CMS are most needed- 1. urging CMS not to allow waiver of the Medicaid requirement of 3 months…

We hope you all are safe after yesterday's storms. Please see below for 2 important updates! Reminder there is NO Coalition meeting tomorrow. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, Sept. 14th.    SNAP replacement benefits for households who lost power due to…

August 18, 2021 Health Updates On Aug 18, 2021 MassHealth Released Its Draft 1115 Waiver Renewal Proposal for Comment MassHealth has operated under a comprehensive 1115 demonstration since 1997 affecting most of its members under age 65. The current demonstration period expires in June 2022…

Lots of news below, including a permanent boost in SNAP effective 10/1, but also a “benefits cliff” loss of Unemployment benefits after Labor Day.   There is NO SNAP Coalition meeting next week. We will have two Coalition meetings in September –September 14thand…

This is just a brief reminder of the SNAP Coalition meeting tomorrow and other important updates. NOTE – there is NO Coalition on August 24th. Next one is September 28th.  SNAP Coalition Meeting Tuesday, August 10th from 10-11:30. The agenda will include: Federal…

Hoping you are all getting some time off this summer to enjoy the beach and being with family, while also staying safe!   Next and Fall SNAP Coalition Meetings:  The next (and last before September) SNAP Coalition meetings is Tuesday, August 10, 2021 from 10 to 11:30…

The following are a few quick updates for those of you checking your emails this July 4th week.  Rest up for the battles ahead! Farm Bill 2018 Update:   You likely know that the U.S. Senate passed of 2018 Farm Bill with NO negative provisions. YAY!!!…