Eohhs behavioral health listening sessions
EOHHS had launched an initiative to create a more coherent way for people to get behavioral health services.
Blogs on MLS -- All Posts
80 MA orgs sign letter to FY20 Conf Comm re SNAP Gap; MLRI releases report "Evicted for Life"
SNAP Gap and FY20 Budget
Resources: WIC, cash assistance and public charge
We have a variety of resources to share with the SNAP Coalition on WIC, Cash Assistance, and Public Charge.
2019 WIC brochure
Please add your organization's name to the SNAP Gap letter to the FY20 Budget Conf Committee - 5 PM Deadline today !
5 PM DEADLINE today - to get your organization listed on the sign on letter to the FY20 Conference Committee!
Reminder, the Senate FY20 budget has both $1M funding and language directing the Baker Administration to pilot allowing applicants for subsidized health care (MassHealth and Medicare Savings Program) the option of applying for SNAP at the same time. The House FY2018 budget does not include this language or funding. We need your support to encourage the FY20 Conference Committee to "recede" to the Senate provision.
FY20 Budget SNAP Gap Campaign - Organizational SIGN ON letter and Action Alert Steps
We are near the finish line! The Senate FY20 budget has both $1M funding and language directing the Baker Administration to pilot allowing applicants for subsidized health care (MassHealth and Medicare Savings Program) the option of applying for SNAP at the same time. The House FY2018 budget does not include this language or funding. We need your support to encourage the FY20 Conference Committee to "recede" to the Senate provision.
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.
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.