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MA H3711

MA H3711
Relative to food assistance for senior citizens


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Introduced
05/06/2019
In Committee
05/06/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to food assistance for senior citizens. Elder Affairs.

AI Summary

This bill aims to simplify the recertification process and reduce the documentation required for individuals aged 65 or older who are applying for recertification of benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Additionally, the bill requires the Department of Transitional Assistance to seek waivers from the Federal Food and Nutrition Service to prevent a decrease in SNAP benefits for seniors upon eviction or loss of housing, as well as to prevent a disproportionate decrease in benefits after an increase in income for the senior or their household.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4401 (on 08/20/2020)

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