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We want to flag some important and relevant trainings going on tomorrow, next week and early March. But first, check out the Washington Post article of 2/16/22 “Republicans Take Aim at Food Stamps in Growing Fight Over Federal Debt". Please amplify Congressman Jim…

We hope you are looking forward to the long weekend and resting up for the weeks of advocacy ahead!  Here’s some updates for you to noodle over in the days ahead. The next SNAP Coalition meeting is Feb 28th (4th Tuesday) at 10-11:30 AM. Hope to see you then!   State House…

Hi Folks, Just a reminder that we will be meeting tomorrow from 3-4:30. The agenda will continue the conversation about preparing for MassHealth Redeterminations, focusing on some of the special populations most at risk including people who are limited English proficient, unhoused or housing…

We are forwarding important new information from MassHealth and the Health Connector --   Information affecting ConnectorCare for people with income of 150% FPL or less   1. There is now a new option for selecting a managed care plan that is available to people with income of…

Thanks to everyone who tuned in this morning to the last Coalition Zoom meeting of 2020! Amazing to "see" 120 of you to celebrate the good news - we have lots to do in 2021! Follow up information below.    SNAP and P-EBT improvements in COVID…

In an incredible victory, the FY21 Conference Budget included a line item restoring full MassHealth adult dental coverage back to the same level of coverage before significant cuts were made in 2010! The line item included $19 million of funding. Unfortunately, the Governor vetoed this provision. We…

We have many important updates to share with you today. In addition, the end of December "informal" SNAP Coalition that scheduled for Tuesday, December 22nd (10 - 11 AM) will happen for those who want to tune in and get more updates. Stay tuned for an eblast zoom link. More…

See the action alert from Health Care for All, below, asking you to contact your state senator to ask for their support for Amendment #216, which would restore the MassHealth adult dental program and add coverage for root canals and crowns.    Please also ask your state senator…

A few resources and updates below before the weekend - stay tuned next week for a sign on letter from the anti-hunger community to the MA delegation for the Biden/Harris transition team!   DTA SNAP Application, Phone Line, & Processing Data During COVID   Attached is a…

Massachusetts' Open Enrollment period for 2021 coverage began on November 1, 2020 and will continue through January 23, 2021.    Anybody who wants to enroll in 2021 coverage through the Health Connector (or to purchase an individual plan directly from an insurance company) can…