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HCWG follow up: slides & request for case examples

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
06/23/2022 - 10:36am
We had a great Health Care Working Group meeting yesterday- thanks to all those who were able to attend, and to Kathy Melley from Health Care For All for presenting! 
 
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MA residents with lived expertise invited to Food Security Listening Session with Congressman Jim McGovern, June 27th, 10 - 11:30 AM

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/22/2022 - 4:02am
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Health Care Working Group meeting @ 3pm tomorrow

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
06/21/2022 - 1:41pm
We look forward to seeing you at our Health Care Working Group meeting tomorrow (Wednesday, June 22) at 3:00pm. 
 
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Federal and State "public charge" guidance updated; Language access bill moves forward!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/17/2022 - 11:42am
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Food insecurity increasing in MA with rising food prices; FY23 Budget Priorities and Hunger Free Campus Legislation on the move!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
06/10/2022 - 8:07am

The Massachusetts House and Senate have each completed their work on their respective FY23 budgets, which are now in “Conference Committee” where the six “Conferees” work out the differences.  There are FOUR top budget priorities that need your help. 

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MassHealth Formula Shortage Update

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
06/04/2022 - 3:46am
 
 
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May 31, 2022 Health Update

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
06/01/2022 - 3:22am

Senate wraps up FY 23 budget, next stop conference committee

Medicare Saving Program expansion proposed for Jan 2023. Both chambers provided for a further expansion of the upper income limits for the Medicare Savings Programs (Senior Buy In and Buy In) effective Jan. 1, 2023 with the only question being how much higher than the current 165% FPL upper limit, the final bill will go. The Senate goes up to 225% FPL (Senate Section 31), the House to 250% FPL (House Section 28).

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Hunger Free Campus Legislation - June 1st Press Conference JOIN US!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/27/2022 - 10:21am

As you begin plans for your Memorial Day break, we have some quick updates and an ask. The MA Senate finished their debate on the FY23 Senate budget debate on late Wednesday night. The FY23 budget now heads to Conference Committee where differences between both branches will get worked out in June before the budget is sent to the Governor for signature and/or vetoes.  

 

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P-EBT, FindYourFunds webinar, Ukrainians & SNAP, and more!

Submitted by FoodSNAP
05/27/2022 - 2:50am
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Support Access to Justice Indigency Amendment #921

Submitted by Health-Law-Announcements
05/19/2022 - 11:10am
 

Please Call Your State Senator To Co-Sponsor Sen Brownberger’s Access To Justice Amendment #921 on Indigency.

Amendment 921 lifts the burden of court fees assessed on indigent people seeking access to the courts or appointment of counsel

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