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EEOC Fact Sheet on the ADA and Diabetes in the Workplace

EEOC

Public Housing Units at Local Housing Authorities

DHCD
Listing published by DHCD.  Includes a breakdown of state family units, state elder/disabled units, federal units, Section 8s, and MRVPs by housing authority.  Also includes a breakdown of family public housing units by bedroom size. 

Total Disability Discharge Form

Department of Education
Form that must be used to apply for discharge of federal student loans based on total disability

SSA's Pre-Release Application Procedure

SSA
incarcerated; prison; institution; application; pre-release Understanding Supplemental Security Income SSI Spotlight on Prerelease Procedure2009 Edition

Respondent's Written Pleading

EOIR
Respondent's Written Pleading

Addressing the Needs of Self Represented Litigants

Supreme Judicial Court
Addressing the Needs of Self Represented Litigants in Our Courts Final Report and Recommendations Report of the SJC Steering Committee on Self-Represented Litigants November 21, 2008 From Intro: Committee on Self Represented Litigants was established in early 2002 in response to…

Health Care Provider's Statement of Capability

Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development
This form was recently revised to inquire whether a UI Claimant is capable of performing part-time work.

Guide to the Turning 22 Law

EOHHS
Webpage on mass.gov with information on the law, appeals available when an adult agency refuses eligibility for a student, and contact information for relevant state agencies, including the Bureau of Transitional Planning (BTP). BTP is the final recourse for students who have lost their appeal to be…

Difference between the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (ESE) and the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA)

MA ESE
Chart that explains the differences between a state complaint filed through the ESE system and a due process complaint filed with the BSEA. Issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (2008).

Questions and Answers on Procedural Safeguards and Due Process Procedures.

US DOE
Document that addresses issues raised by the public regarding procedural safeguards under the federal special education regulations, including state complaint procedures, mediation and due process complaints.

Program Quality Assurance Services: Compliance and Monitoring.

MA DOE
Document that provides information on making complaints and asking questions about education-related laws, regulations, and policies to the Massachusetts Program Quality Services Department, which is the unit within the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education that manages the…

1999 MassHealth El-Ops Memo on income from self employment

MassHealth
A recent fair hearing decision cited to this 1999 memo describing how MassHealth treats self-employment income including the limited situations where a net loss can offset other income.

Guidance for Implementing The IEP.

MA DESE
Special Education Guidance for Implementing IDEA 2004 The IEP   Statutory Language: Individualized Education Plans, And Educational Placements. Page on the Mass DESE web site about IEP's with links and resources.

Cancellation of Removal Application

EOIR
A fillable form for advocates filing applications for Cancellation of Removal for Certain Permanent Residents (OMB#ll25-0001).

Application for a Stay of Deportation or Removal

EOIR
A fillable form for advocates filing an Application for a Stay of Deportation or Removal (OMB No. 1653-0021)

Administrative Advisory SPED 2001-5. Updating of IEP Process Guide and IEP Form and Notices.

MA DOE
Advisory that clarifies the requirements for initial evaluations of children with disabilities in situations where a person has made a referral for an evaluation. Issued by the Massachusetts Department of Education (2001).

Individualized Education Program (IEP).

U.S. Department of Education
Extensive information on Individual Education Programs (IEP) and links to the federal statutes and regulations.  Includes information on IEP teams and team meetings, IEP contents, evaluations, and more.  Page on the IDEA 2004 website.

Special Education Eligibility/Initial and Reevaluation Determination.

MA DOE
Flowchart for a school district to use to determine whether a student is eligible for special education services.

Public Housing Notice 2008-12: Wage Match for State Housing Program Tenants

DHCD
This Public Housing Notice 2008-12 is a supplemental notice to Public Housing Notice 2007-01, dated January 24, 2007. The 2007-01 Notice announced the availability of a web based system for conducting a Wage Match for state housing program tenants, including tenants in conventional housing, MRVP…

NPR: Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Hearing Loss 73 Fed. Reg. 47103 (8/13/08)

Comments due by October 14, 2008

NPR: Authorization of Representative Fees, 73 Fed.Reg. 50260 (8/26/08)

Comments due by September 25, 2008

Authorization for Release of Information

DOT, Financial Management Service
Use this form to get information about client's debts to the federal government before applying for EAJA fees 

HIPAA Compliant Release Form to Allow Others to See Your Medical Records and Protected Health Information

Massachusetts Department of Public Health
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is a federal law that  protects the privacy of your medical records and information.  HIPAA limits who your health care providers can share your medical information with, unless you give your permission in writing by…

Public Housing Notice 2008-05

DHCD

POMS on How to Determine Exempt Amounts (yearly and monthly) for Earnings before FRA (yearly table)

NPR: Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Cardiovascular Disorders

Comments are due by June, 16, 2008

NPR: Revised Medical Criteria for Evaluating Malignant Neoplastic Disease

Comments due by June 27, 2008

NPR: Clarification of Evidentiary Standard for Determinations and Decisions

Comments due by August 12, 2008

Dialysis coverage in MassHealth Limited

Copy of 2004 remittance advice on coverage of renal dialysis in MassHealth Limited

Coverage for 5-year bar children in medical institutions

2002 MassHealth eligibility letters & regulations providing long term care coverage to certain "special status" immigrant children in medical institutions

Drug coverage in MassHealth Limited

2005 MassHealth "Pharmacy Facts" describing scope of emergency drug coverage in MassHealth Limited & how pharmacies should bill

Dental coverage in MassHealth Limited

2005 remittance advice describing scope of emergency dental coverage in MassHealth Limited

Findings Integrated Template (FIT) SSI Child Fully Favorable decisions

Findings Integrated Templates (FIT) website

SSA
This website previously provided representatives the software used by ODAR staff. However, the software was difficult to use especially without SSA systems support. SSA removed the software and instead provided FIT templates in MS Word. If accepted by the ALJ, ODAR staff will convert the darft…

New Findings intergrated Templates (FIT) for Adult Fully Favorable decisions

Representatives may now submit proposed FIT decisions using FIT template. If an ALJ agrees with the decision, the hearing office staff will convert the information contained in the FIT submitted by representative into a FIT fully favorable decision. For a converstion to work the FIT document must…

Dept of Mental Health Policies

EOHHS - DMH
Department of Mental Health Statutes, Regulations & Policies               

Impact and Procedures at ODAR-Suspension of FedRO

ODAR form-Waiver of a 75 Day Written Notice

DMH Eligibility Guidelines

EOHHS
Department of Mental Health web site which contains eligibility determination information. Link to "Determining Eligibility for Mental Health Services"

AR re Interpretation of "Against Equity and Good Conscience" in the 9th Cir

OIG A-01-07-17039, Audit Report, Title II Benefits to Fugitive Felons and Parole Violators

As a result of the suspension of benefits to fugitive felons, OIG estimates SSA saved the Title II program about $404.3 million through March 2008. This includes (1) $47.3 million in fugitive felon overpayments that were recovered; (2) $218.6 million in ongoing monthly benefits that were withheld…

OIG Congressional Responce Report: SSA Payments Sent to Payday Loans Co

OIG Reports on the Effect of Late Submission of Medical Evidence at the ALJ level

On October 29, 2007, the SSA issued a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that stated "Our program experience has convinced us that the late submission of evidence to the [Administrative Law Judge] significantly impedes our ability to issue hearing decisions in a timely manner." The NPRM…

SSA Rep Payee Application

SSA

Memo to District Court Judges, Clerk-Magistrates and Chief Probation Officers on State Court Enforcement of Immigration Laws

Hon. Lynda M. Connolly, Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Trial Court's District Court Department
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide judges with a ready reference to the law in issues relating to Federal immigration law and its intersection with Massachusetts law where it is settled and to provide an overview of some common questions that judges may confront in areas of the law or…

EEOC Policy on Criminal Records (2006)

EEOC
Section 15-VI contains the agency's policy statement on disparate impact and criminal records.

AHVP Memo May 23, 2008

DHCD

Public Housing Notice 2008-02

DHCD

SSA press release about new Ticket to Work rules

Social Security Administration
The Social Security Administration issued a press release summarizing final rules designed to improve the Ticket to Work program. The new rules include more beneficiaries under the Program, increase incentive payments for Employment Networks (ENs), increase the value of the ticket, promote better…

Health Safety Net Copays -May 2008 update

In May 2008, the Division of Health Care Finance & Policy has temporarily suspended all copayments for medical services except for pharmacy copayments until further notice.