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We are continuing to assess/weigh the impact of the Trump/Republican Reconciliation Budget on basic benefits and services in Massachusetts. The scope and harm of the bill is stunning. However, MLRI and the SNAP Coalition are determined to move forward to both minimize the harm and ensure MA uses its…

Topics for this week’s Health Announce:“Big Beautiful Bill” signed into law – strips food and health insurance from millions.Spread the Word: Tenants may be able to seal their eviction records!Proposed MassHealth Regulations.New EO Memo on the sunsetting of certain E14 waivers.Save the Date! ADA35…

Where We Go From Here - Turning Grief into ActionOn July 4th, President Trump signed the bill passed by Republicans in Congress cutting the largest amount from food assistance and health care in history, all to fund tax breaks for the wealthy and well-connected. We share your grief and distress, and…

Topics for this week’s Health Announce:HHS releases ACA Final Rule.Reconciliation Bill Update – certain SNAP cuts found to violate the Byrd Rule.State Senate passes FY 2025 Supplemental Appropriation.Recent Supreme Court ruling a blow to transgender rights.Reminder – HCWG this Wednesday!Housing…

Topics for this week’s Health Announce:New phone banking opportunities – Defend Medicaid Now!State Legislature likely to approve FY 2026 budget today.Termination of Haitian TPS effective September 2, 2025.New RFR for “Public Assessor” -- formerly known as the Independent Assessment Entity.All Health…

Thanks to all who attended this AM’s SNAP Coalition meeting. We appreciate all your advocacy work on the state and national level.  The NEXT SNAP Coalition meeting is Tuesday, July 26th.  We may also hold a “second Tuesday” Coalition meeting in July or August to dive…

  Cover All Kids -Sign on letter before the holiday weekend   As the formal legislative session is entering its last month, the clock is ticking on pending bills. here is the latest info from the Children's Health Access Coalition on Cover All Kids   Globe…

In this announcement, CMS has agreed to extend the current  MassHealth1115 demonstration that otherwise would have expired after June 30, 2022. The temporary extension of the current demonstration is through Sept 30, 2022  during which CMS and MassHealth will continue to work out…

This is a gentle reminder of our June 28th SNAP Coalition meeting from 10 to 11 AM tomorrow.  Here is the Zoom link.   AGENDA: We will be joined by DTA to give important updates on SNAP and Head Start, SNAP ET childcare, a new SNAP medical expense policy and…

Just a short reminder about Monday’s Listening Session on Food Security issues with Congressman Jim McGovern, from 10 to 11:30AM. This session is to gather more testimony and recommendations from Massachusetts residents with lived expertise, which will be provided to the White…