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SNAP replacement benefits, info re 400k MA workers losing unemployment

Submitted by FoodSNAP
08/23/2021 - 11:31am
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. 
 
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Health Updates

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
08/18/2021 - 5:46pm

August 18, 2021 Health Updates

On Aug 18, 2021 MassHealth Released Its Draft 1115 Waiver Renewal Proposal for Comment

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Thrifty Food Plan boost to SNAP, unemployment cliff, child care resources

Submitted by FoodSNAP
08/17/2021 - 11:16am

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 28th.

 

USDA authorizes permanent increase to SNAP effective October 2021 

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AGENDA for Tomorrow's SNAP Coalition Meeting; Cash Benefits , SNAP and P-EBT Updates

Submitted by FoodSNAP
08/09/2021 - 1:31pm

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:

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SNAP Coalition 8/10; Updates on SNAP & College Students, Gig Workers; School Meal Debt Bill passes House, and CTC Resources!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
08/03/2021 - 3:06pm

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: 

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