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MassHealth Protection Notices During COVID-19

Office of Medicaid
This is a copy of the "protection notice" that MassHealth is sending out to certain beneficiaries who had been sent a renewal form, request for information or reported a change. It notifies them that they are still enrolled in their current coverage, not because they are eligible for it,…

Section 30 Training Flier

Monica Halas, GBLS
Flier outlining the DUA's Training Opportunity Program (TOP).

I-864W Affidavit of Support Exemption

USCIS
Form I-864W Request for Exemption for Intending Immigrant's Affidavit of Support, Edition 12/8/2021. Expires 1/31/2026. Form was incorporated into Form I-485 but practitioners have reported receiving requests for evidence for I-864 which has been removed from USCIS's website.

ABCs of Seeking Judicial Review of a MassHealth Board of Hearings Decision

MLRI
Attached is an updated guide on the process of filing a complaint for judicial review of a MassHealth fair hearing decision. Please contact Kate Symmonds (ksymmonds@mlri.org) if you notice any errors or have any tips for other advocates; and please be sure to check the court rules and statutes for…

Temporary Order Establishing an Eviction Moratorium in the City of Boston

Boston Public Health Commission
See attached order providing: Notwithstanding G. L. c. 186, G. L. c. 239 or any general or special law to the contrary, no landlord and/or owner shall serve or cause the service of notice of levy upon an eviction, or otherwise enforce a residential eviction upon a resident of Boston…

IRS Stimulus Payments Never Treated as Assets

Office of Medicaid
This announcement from MassHealth clarifies that IRS Stimulus payments (also called Economic Incentive Payments or Recovery Rebates) are not income in the month of receipt and unspent funds will not be treated as countable assets for 12 months from receipt and for the duration of the federal public…

Confronting Discrimination Based on National Origin and Immigration Status (Fact Sheet)

U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and the U.S. Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division (CRT) 
Fact sheet that provides information about public elementary and secondary schools’ obligation to enroll all children, regardless of national origin or immigration status, and to provide language assistance services to English learners. The fact sheet reaffirms the Departments’…

MassHealth Monthly Copay Caps

MassHealth
MassHealth mailed notices to members about a monthly cap on copayments beginning July 1, 2021 that will reduce the amount of copayments people with multiple prescriptions per month will have to pay.  However, the wording of the notice has led to widespread confusion with many people thinking…

New Brokerage System for MassHealth PT-1 Nonemergency Transportation July 1, 2021

Office of Medicaid
MassHealth members in Standard, CommonHealth and CarePlus are eligible for non-emergency transportation assistance to get to and from their appointments with MassHealth providers if  they cannot use public transportation due to a disability or medical condition or because there…

Online Board of Review Decisions

Board of Review -- Dept. of Labor and Workforce Development
The Massachusetts Department of Labor and Workforce Development is now publishing selected BOR decisions online.  As of 2017, all BOR decisions in a year are posted at this link:  https://www.mass.gov/board-of-review-public-records As of 2013, selected BOR decisions were posted…

American Rescue Plan COBRA premium assistance

Department of Labor
DOL recently posted model notices and FAQ for implementing the ARP COBRA premium assistance provisions. Please find the information below. FAQs about COBRA premium assistance under the American Rescue Plan…

Link to HUD Section 3 information

HUD
Information about Section 3, Resident Training/ Employment, including how to file a complaint. 

UIPP 2020.12 and GBLS background memo

Department of Unemployment Assistance and Monica Halas, GBLS
UIPP 20.12 discusses Availability and Suitable Work Issues- Caregiver Responsibilities During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. Monica Halas has prepared a memo background memo explaining the policy.

UIPP 2020.10: New Emergency Regulations in effect due to hardship caused by COVID-19

Department of Unemployment Assistance
To provide guidance to DUA staff regarding Emergency Regulations that were filed to establish procedures and interpret the provisions of G.L. 151A to alleviate hardship caused by COVID-19.

RAFT/ERMA during COVID-19

Metro Housing Boston
A presentation for service prividers about RAFT/ERMA during COVID-19.

Free or Discounted Broadband & Cell Phone Resources

MassHealth
This is a resource produced by MassHealth with help from the Dept. of Telecommunications that lays out in table form  resources available from many different Broadband and Telephone carriers for discounted or free service or devices including many temporary special offers related to…

Unemployment Insurance Program Letter no. 18-20, Change 1

U.S. Dept. of Labor
To provide states with instructions for implementing the recent statutory changes to the emergency unemployment relief for state and local governmental entities, certain nonprofit organizations, and Federally-recognized Indian Tribes provided in the Protecting Nonprofits from Catastrophic Cash Flow…

Commonwealth Virtual School

MA DESE
A Commonwealth Virtual School CMVS is a public school in which all instruction is delivered online. Massachusetts currently has two virtual schools that serve grades K–12: Greenfield Commonwealth Virtual School (GCVS) and TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School…

Massachusetts Law on Homeschooling

mass.gov
Information on MA homeschool laws, including case law and web resources.

Filing a Pro Se Appeal from the MassHealth Board of Hearings

MLRI
Attached is a sample complaint appealing from a decision of the MassHealth Board of Hearings and an outline of key steps in filing an appeal with links to information on the Court's websites.  The Court website has information on filing an appeal from the decision of a state agency like…

UIPP 2020.09 Dealing with Threats from Claimants and/or Employers

Department of Unemployment Assistance
To provide practical guidance to Unemployment Insurance Online Users (UIO users) responding to claimant or employer threats.

Assister Updates from MassHealth & Health Connector

MassHealth and Health Connector
MassHealth and the Health Connector issue regular updates via email to Certified Application Counselors and Navigators as Assister Updates that we will be posting from time to time. However, please check our Table of COVID-19 changes because some of these polices from Mar-May have changed over…

DUA's Multilingual TeleCert Instructions

Department of Unemployment Assistance
Click the "Go to Website" link to access the Massachusetts DUA's TeleCert instructions in multiple languages.

UIPP 2020.06 Emergency Regulations in effect due to hardship caused by COVID-19

Department of Unemployment Assistance
The regulations make several changes for the purposes of providingunemployment benefits to as many people as possible who have been affected. The regulations have been implemented immediately as a result of the hardshipthat COVID-19 may cause in workers and employers. Discusses standby status,…

New Health Connector Mailing Address

Health Connector
On May 19, 2020 The Health Connector changed its mailing address. The new mailing address is Health Connector Processing Center, P.O. Box 4404, Taunton, MA 02780.  The MassHealth-Health Connector Mail/Fax Cover Sheet has been updated to reflect the new mailing…

DTA Application for Funeral and Final Disposition Benefit

DTA
If a person lived in Massachusetts at the time of their death and there are not enough resources to pay for the funeral and burial costs, a family member of funeral home can apply for payment assistance. The state can help pay for up to $1,100 of the cost The application on this webpage is…

UIPP 2020.08 Suicide or Self-Harm threat guidelines

Department of Unemployment Assistance
To provide practical guidance on responding to claimants or employers threatening suicide or self-harm.

UIPP 2020.07 Emergency Regulations in effect due to hardship caused by COVID-19

Department of Unemployment Assistance
Discussing standby status, suitable work and good cause for missing deadlines dues to COVID-19.

MassHealth Coverage Protected During COVID-19 Emergency

EOHHS
Important News from MassHealth: Moratorium on Eligibility Terminations During Emergency:  MassHealth announced important new protections for MassHealth members who were enrolled in MassHealth benefits on March 18, 2020 or later. Many thanks to everyone at the Office of Medicaid for their…

Letter re: Co-Parenting During COVID-19

Chief Justice Casey
This letter from Chief Justice Casey of the Probate and Family Court provides information about co-parenting during COVID-19.  It reads in part: Parenting orders are not stayed during this period of time. In fact, it is important that children spend time with both of their parents…

FHFA Moves to Provide Eviction Suspension Relief for Renters in Multifamily Properties

Federal Finance Housing Agency
See this March 23, 2020 news release from FHA: Washington, D.C. – Today, to keep renters in multifamily properties in their home and to support multifamily property owners during the coronavirus national emergency, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) is announcing that Fannie Mae and…

Frequently Asked Questions About COVID-19: Employee Rights and Employer Obligations

Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General
Guidance for [Massachusetts] Employers and Employees During the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency The Attorney General’s Fair Labor Division (FLD) is receiving many questions from both employers and employees about COVID-19 and its impact on the workplace. We understand that this an…

PHN 2020-11: Guidance and Best Practices for Housing Authorities during COVID-19 Emergency

DHCD
The rapidly evolving COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation presents many challenges to Local Housing Authorities (LHAs). DHCD has been working closely with LHAs, Department of Public Health (DPH), Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA), and Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development (EOHED)…

Health Care Proxies in Massachusetts

Go to the Trial Court Law Library website to access information about health care proxies, including a sample form.

Guidance For Family Shelter Providers Responding To Individuals Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19

DHCD
Guidance from DHCD.

Moratorium on Utility Shutoffs in Massachusetts Extended

Department of Public Utilities
In view of the state of emergency due to COVID-19, Massachusetts has extended the Moratorium on utility shutoffs until the state of emergency in Massachusetts is lifted, or there is further communication.  See the attached letter that DPU is sending to utility companies, which sets forth…

UIPP 2020.05 Unemployment Compensation (UC) for Individuals Affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Department of Unemployment Assistance
The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration has provided guidance to state workforce agencies regarding unemployment eligibility for claimants that are affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVD-10.) The following information provides guidance with respect to potential…

MassHealth Publications in Response to COVID-19

Office of Medicaid/EOHHS
From an email sent out by the Office of Medicaid/ EOHHS: In coordination with agencies across the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, MassHealth/ EOHHS have released provider bulletins and additional guidance in response to 2019 novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19). These policies…

UIPP 2020.05: UI eligibility for workers affected by Covid

Department of Unemployment Assistance
Policy memo outlining eligibility of workers affected by Covid, including illustrations of common scenarios involving quarantine and potential exposure.

Bulletin to Commercial Health Insurers

Office of Consumer Affairs - Division of Insurance
The Division of Insurance ("Division") issues this Bulletin to provide information to Commercial Health Insurers, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Inc., and Health Maintenance Organizations ("Carriers") about the Division's expectations regarding Carriers' appropriate coverage…

Reminder of Interim Redetermination Procedures for Decreases in Gross Income

DHCD
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve, DHCD would like to remind all local housing authorities (LHAs) of the procedures for lowering tenant rent due to a decrease in gross monthly income (either due to a decrease in income or an increase in deductions). We all ask that LHAs remind all…

BHA Moratorium on Non-essential Eviction Actions

Boston Housing Authority
The Boston Housing Authority has notified the Housing Court by letter of the following: The BHA's intent to "immediately suspend its filing and prosecution of all Housing Court cases and matters with respect to its non-essential eviction actions. We define non-essential cases to be nonpayment and…

DUA Adjudication Handbook

Division of Unemployment Assistance
DUA Adjudication Handbook   Cover Table of Contents Chapter 1: Adjudicator responsibilities Chapter 2: Filing requirements and considerations Chapter 3: Monetary determinations Chapter 4: Able, available and actively seeking work Chapter 5: Suitable work Chapter 6:…

Information about federal debt collections: child support, tax withholdings and offsets, administrative wage garnishment

Debt Management Service, Bureau of the Fiscal Service

Earned Income Tax Credit Questions and Answers from the IRS

IRS

Massachusetts Energy Assistance Programs Link

MA Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development
Low income households who pay for heat, or whose heat is included in their rent, may be eligible for fuel assistance from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).  Additional information about fuel assistance programs, including documents and the state plan, is available on…

MA Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS)

MA EOHHS
Information about EOHHS and the 12 agenices that are under the EOHHS umbrella.  MA Commission for the Blind, MA Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Department of Developmental Services, Department of Mental Health and the MA Rehabilitation Commission servce people with…

Educational Stability for Students in Foster Care

MA DESE Office of Student and Family Support
The DESE Educational Stability team works to ensure the enrollment, attendance and opportunity to succeed in school for children and youth in foster care. DESE collaborates with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) and local school districts to implement the provisions for…

DHCD Tenant Selection Review Decision Index No. 45

DHCD
All decisions made between December 1, 2018 and May 3, 2019

Request for Fair Hearing Form

EOHHS
Fair Hearing Request Form [FHR-1 (04/19)] A form used by applicants and members who want to ask for a fair hearing. In English and Spanish. https://www.mass.gov/how-to/how-to-appeal-a-masshealth-decisio