More time to submit comments against SNAP Cuts! Resources for Veterans and more
1.USDA reopens comment period on proposed SNAP ABAWD time limit rules! If you missed the comment deadline, you can still submit comments April 8 through 10th.
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SNAP Gap/Common App Lobby Day - Thursday April 11th at the State House
Join us on Thursday, April 11, at 10:30 am in the House Members Lounge (3rd Floor) at the Massachusetts State House for “Navigating the Maze: It’s Time to Close the SNAP Gap and Create a Common Application."
Elder Benefits Basic Benefit Training April 10
If you work with individual age 65 or over, please join us for our annual Basic Benefit Training in Boston on April 10. The training will cover MassHealth and Medicare but also other benefits for seniors including SSI and home care services from the Exec Office of Elder Affairs.
6 DAYS Left to Tell the Trump Administration: Don't Take Food From 755K People!
The deadline to comment on the proposed rules that would make the SNAP time limit for single adults even worse is on 4/2- Tuesday!
Comment today on harmful ABAWD rule!! MA template & resources
Comment today! Tell the Trump Administration not to cut off SNAP for more childless adults - DEADLINE is April 2.
MLRI Statement on Trump's Budget; Upcoming SNAP Coalition Meetings and Veterans Resource Event
The President's proposed 2020 budget, "A Budget for a Better America" is in fact a Budget for a Poorer America. Make no mistake, this budget includes deep and heartless cuts! Please join MLRI in opposing the 2020 budget through mainstream and social media. For more details on the specific cuts impacting food and nutrition programs, check out:
March 28 Immigrants and Public Benefits BBT
Attached please find a flyer about our upcoming training on immigrants' eligibility for public benefits. Morning session with immigration lawyers to explain statuses, documents, latest on public charge & know your rights. We will also have housing lawyers to cover housing & EA shelter.
Sign on SNAP gap letter by noon 3/6, ABAWD webinar postponed to 3/7, SNAP replacement benefits
1. SNAP Gap Organizational Sign on Letter to THANK co-sponsors and seek support for language in FY20 budget- sign on by NOON on Wed 3/6!
March 1 2019 Income Tables
Attached are two tables showing MassHealth upper income limits effective March 1, 2019. One Table is a Desk Guide prepared by MassHealth. The other Table is prepared by MLRI and also includes the upper income limits for ConnectorCare.