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EDSAP: Major & exciting DTA change for older adults and persons with disabilities!
Exciting News! DTA has started implementing the Elderly and Disabled Simplified Application Project- EDSAP! We know this sounds like alphabet soup - but EDSAP is one of the most exciting things to happen to SNAP in Massachusetts in years.
VICTORY! Farm Bill Conf Report Passes House and Senate; Reminder to sign onto TY letter to Baker Admin on Public Charge Comments - Deadline 12/14 at NOON
Good news for SNAP Coalition Members!
Farm Bill Update:
National Public Charge Comment Day; SNAP Coalition Meeting on 11/27; TAFDC Basic Benefits Training on 12/13, SNAP and Veterans!
Greetings SNAP Coalition members. We are writing to remind you that TODAY is National Comment Day. Please consider filing comments in opposition to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed rules that would rob America of its heritage as a nation of immigrants and allow only the wealthiest and most privileged immigrants to get legal status to live and work in the United States. We need you to file comments!
Good DTA changes to Agency Error overpayments, MCLE SSDI/SSI training
We are writing with some good news about overpayments that are due to DTA error, and information about an upcoming training on SSDI and SSI for persons with disabilities.
DTA local offices and collateral contacts & positive cash assistance changes!
We are writing about exciting changes at DTA that were implemented at the beginning of November.
Upcoming Webinars on Public Charge (10/31) and How to File Comments (10/29); City of Boston Impact Analysis
Thanks to all who attended Tuesday's Boston SNAP Coalition and special thanks to MLRI's Immigration Fellow, Mario Paredes for joining us to present information on the proposed "public charge" changes that can harm immigrant families.
Please remember and repeat these two key points: