What's new at MLS

Hi all - Please see below update from DTA on this issue. Let us know if you hear of any other problems.        Dear Partner, DTA is aware some clients did not receive benefits over the weekend. This was due to a technical issue. All benefits have now been…

DTA posted an alert that over the weekend there was a technical issue and some clients did not receive benefits when they should have.    We do not yet know how many families were impacted or how long it will take DTA to fix the issue. In general, households who should get SNAP…

  We hope you all had a rejuvenating long weekend. Our next SNAP Coalition meeting will be on Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 10-11:30 AM. Zoom link here.  Summer EBT - apply by Saturday 9/7 to get summer 2024 benefit! Families who have not already been automatically issued Summer EBT…

Happy September! I hope everyone had a lovely Labor Day weekend.  This week’s Health Announce covers: Long-sought estate recovery amendments included with passage of the Long-Term Care Reform Bill!   Maternal Health Bill signed into law too! MassHealth…

Hello to All! As we wind down summer and enter the start of a new school year (for some) and cooler days (for all), here is this week’s Health Announce, featuring: MassHealth confirms major changes to the Independent Assessment Entity (IAE) Request for Response at the Dignity Alliance…

A number of updates and resources below! Reminder we do not have a SNAP Coalition meeting in August - our next meeting will be Tuesday, Sept. 24 from 10-11:30 AM.  Sign on to joint comments seeking improvements to Summer EBT - by Noon Tuesday, 8/27 We appreciate the work you all have…

Important updates below! Reminder there is no August SNAP Coalition meeting. Our next meeting will be on Sept. 24. Pat and I are here for questions/concerns in the meantime, reach out any time!   Summer EBT updates - NEW DTA form for families who need case number & multilingual PINing…

This eblast is focused on families who got Summer EBT cards - issued to families who were not on SNAP or DTA cash benefits when Summer EBT was issued.      Please continue to refer to this MLRI slide deck for up to date information on Summer EBT, including the…

A few updates below. Thee most critical and important is Monday’s event at the State House: Join MLRI & MA Coalition for the Homeless Monday 11-Noon in front of the State House to uphold shelter for children and families   We urge you to join us on Monday to call on the Governor…

ICYMI - tomorrow is the LAST SNAP Coalition meeting before the 4th Tuesday in September.   Just popping this email from Friday back into your inbox with the Zoom link   Coalition meeting Tuesday, July 23 - last Coalition meeting until September! Our next Coalition meeting…