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Recent Library Content
09/19/2019 -
Clients may request good cause when they are unable to meet certain Department requirements. TAFDC clients who are claiming a disability... Read more
09/16/2019 -
Existing Bay State CAP clients who are known to have fluctuating employment related pensions income are no longer eligible to be on Bay... Read more
09/19/2019 -
To issue SNAP benefits, the Department requires verification of identity. However, this requirement only applies to the grantee or primary... Read more
09/16/2019 -
Bay State CAP clients can choose to opt-out of Bay State CAP reporting at any time. Clients who would like to opt-out of Bay State CAP... Read more
09/19/2019 -
What is "public charge"?
The “public charge” test has been part of federal immigration law for decades. It is designed to identify people... Read more