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SNAP App Checkbox on MassHealth Applications; SNAP videos, College Students and MORE!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/30/2021 - 1:21pm

We hope you are finding ways to stay cool during this wild heatwave (officially a heatwave at 3 days!)  Here are some cooling locations around Boston if you need it. 

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Dan Tsai appointed Director of CMCS (Medicaid & CHIP services)

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
06/29/2021 - 7:51am
Dan Tsai who has been Asst. Sec of MassHealth & Medicaid Director for the last 6 years is leaving to become Director of Medicaid & CHIP services with the Biden Administration.  
 
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DTA office reopening, important studies on SNAP, PEBT, and more!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/28/2021 - 7:56am
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MLRI flier on gig workers and SNAP translated

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/22/2021 - 3:06am
MLRI SNAP Outreach Flier for Rideshare, Delivery, and other Gig Workers - in English, Spanish, and Portuguese

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Guv’s declaration on SNAP Boost, 2 Org sign on letters, SNAP Outreach Funds and MORE!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/16/2021 - 2:06pm

We are looking forward to seeing you on Tuesday, June 22nd for our next SNAP Coalition meeting (10 to 11:30 AM). We will have important updates on a whole host of issues including DTA local office “reopening” plans, emergency allotments, summer P-EBT and more. DTA will also be present.

1.     Governor Baker and DTA protect SNAP Emergency Allotments!  

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June 15, 2021 Health Update & Save the Date for June 23 at 3

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
06/15/2021 - 9:26am

Health Update June 15, 2021

What does the end of the state emergency on June 15, 2021 mean for MassHealth

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FY22 Budget Conf Committee Priorities/Sign-on letters, SNAP Gap partial VICTORY & Boston Children's Food Insecurity Webinar 6/15

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/14/2021 - 4:56pm

Thanks again for joining us at last week’s SNAP Coalition meeting.  We have two legislative Action Steps we need your help on plus two thank yous!  And we have an important UPDATE on the Baker Admin’s partial implementation of the SNAP Gap effective July 1st.

Coalition priorities for the FY22 State Budget:

The FY22 Conference Committee has been appointed. The House and Senate members are listed below. Here are the core asks from Coalition members:

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Coalition Tues 6/8, action alerts/sign on letters, Find Your Funds and HIP webinars + fantastic Project Bread Globe oped!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/08/2021 - 7:31pm
Federal Legislation Expanding SNAP for Students
 
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Boston Globe Op Ed on Food Insecurity; SNAP Students Bills before Congress; Testimony needed for Rep Vargas' FAFSA Bill

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/04/2021 - 7:26pm

Globe Op Ed: Food insecurity is on the decrease, but a return to ‘normal’ is not an option.

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