ConnectorCare Advocacy Guide 2019
I'm happy to announce that a new MLRI Advocacy Guide on ConnectorCare is now available as a pdf online or for purchase as a book from MCLE.
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SNAP gap campaign update, DTA's updated interim report/recert & disability accommodation notices
Happy end to a rainy May! Here are some updates on important issues we’ve been tracking.
SNAP Gap Campaign update:
SNAP Gap VICTORY in Senate budget! Hearing on SNAP Gap Legislation Tuesday AM - template for testimony
Yesterday the Massachusetts Senate adopted Senator Sal DiDomenico’s amendment #434 along with a $1M boostin additional EOHHS funding for the Administration to take steps to pilot closing the SNAP gap! This is HUGE! Thanks to all who weighed in. This is a tremendous victory!
HEARING on TUESDAY AM! As noted in earlier emails. We have a hearing on the SNAP Gap legislation (H. 1173 and S. 678) on Tuesday AM at the State House. Room A-1 from 10:30 to 1 PM.
May 28th HEARING on SNAP Gap/Common App bill; AGENDA for May 28th SNAP Gap Coalition Meeting
Lot's going on this week and next.
Upcoming Legislative Hearings - May 28th and June 3rd:
Upcoming SNAP Coalition meetings; Voices of Hunger Conf May 31st and SNAP Gap update
We hope you are feeling energized by the FIRST DAY of full sunshine/no clouds in months - this past Saturday. Woo Hoo!! And even the sunshine poked it's head out in parts of MA yesterday afternoon.
May 22nd National Webinar- The Latest Plan to Deny Assistance: Shrinking the Poverty Line
You may have been following this issue in the news.
MLRI analysis of FY20 SWM Budget; Action Needed on SNAP Gap and Hip !!
SWM Budget analysis: MLRI's housing, health care, benefits, child welfare advocates have joined forces to prepare our analysis of the Senate Ways and Means FY20 Budget, Senate Bill #3. https://www.
MassHealth and Disability Presentation Call
See forwarded notice from MassHealth (including powerpoint) about a presentation on establishing eligibility for MassHealth on the basis of disability. This is often a confusing process especially for people who do not yet have a determination of disability from Social Security, and also for disabled adults who may be eligible for CommonHealth but for whom MassHealth must separately process their application in two different systems: first the applications are processed in the HIX system to see if applicants may be eligible for MassHealth S
Exciting changes to SNAP forms - including DTA Connect online submission!
Positive DTA changes to Interim Reports and Recertifications - including online submission through DTA Connect!