Thurs 1/17 SNAP & Shutdown UPDATE - DTA robocalls, EBT retailer outages fixed, message about WIC
Today's updates:
1. DTA making robocalls to households getting their February SNAP early
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Tues. 1/15 SNAP & Shutdown UPDATE - DTA updated resources & other info
Additional information to supplement yesterday's post.
Updated information from DTA:
SNAP & Shutdown UPDATE: Feb SNAP issued Jan 17-20th + flier for distribution
Federal HHS is funded through Sept 2019 which means health advocates have not had to worry about the effect of the federal government partial shut-down on MassHealth and most other health programs. But your patients and members may be seeing the effects of the shut down on other federal benefits --such as early issuance of their February SNAP benefits.
SNAP & Shutdown UPDATE: Feb SNAP issued Jan 17-20th + flier for distribution
This email includes important updates on the federal government shutdown and the impact on SNAP. We want to reiterate that SNAP households should not panic!
UPDATE: February's SNAP, the Shutdown, and what we know so far
We know many organizations and SNAP households are very worried about the impact of the federal government shutdown on SNAP for February. Our main message at this point is: Don't panic, and stay tuned!
Impact of Government Shutdown on SNAP, WIC and School meals - Impo Information from FRAC and the Center on Budget
We know you are all very worried about the mounting problems surrounding the Federal Government shutdown. We've gotten quite a few emails and calls about this.
update on ABAWDs and waived areas, 1/8 webinar on proposed rules from Trump Administration
Happy New Year! We are writing with an update on SNAP for single adults aged 18-49 without disabilities who are subject to a 3 month time limit - also known as ABAWDs.
Will the MA Minimum Wage to $12 Create a "Cliff Effect" for Working Families? NO!
The Massachusetts minimum wage increased to $12 effective January 2nd - TODAY! Our friends at MassBudget have created a fantastic info graphic highlighting how 662K MA workers will benefit from the min wage increase to $12 in January 2019. TY to MassBudget! Please click on links in eblast below.
Benefits Cliff with Min wage?
A number of folks have reached out to MLRI asking if an increase in household wages will trigger loss of SNAP benefits and/or free school meal status. NO! Here's what you need to know:
SNAP/Food Stamps Advocacy 101
Social determinants of health anyone? MLRI's annual Basic Benefit Training on SNAP January 16. Also Mayor's Health Line MassHealth enrollment event in E. Boston on Jan.14
Good news/bad news for 2019: Victories and challenges ahead, SNAP 101 training on Jan 16th and Boston Coalition Meeting Jan 22nd.
Dear Coalition members. The good news! THANK YOU for an incredible year of advocacy work in 2018.
- The Farm Bill is DONE without major cuts to SNAP - VICTORY!