Public Benefits

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Unemployment

I just got Fired or Laid Off, what can I do?

How do I apply for Unemployment Benefits?

Online Tool for Spanish translation assistance on how to apply for UI.

Pioneer Valley Workers Center has created an online tool that assists in the translation of each page of the application by providing explanation bubbles (Pioneer Valley Workers Center ha creado una herramienta en línea que ayuda en la traducción de cada página de la aplicación al proporcionar burbujas de explicación)

Emergency Assistance Shelter

What is Emergency Assistance Shelter and how can I apply for it?

Emergency Shelter Information

How are Emergency Assistance Income Restrictions calculated?

Cash Benefits

What is Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled and Children (“EAEDC”)?  

How do I apply for EAEDC?

What is Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (“TAFDC”)? 

How do I apply for “TAFDC?”

Social Security Benefits

How do I file a claim for SSDI or SSI?

How do I apply for SSDI online?

How do I apply for SSI online?

SNAP

How do I apply for SNAP?

How can I protect my SNAP Food Stamp Benefits?

I live in an Elderly/ Disabled Household, what can I claim?

I am not a U.S Citizen, am I still able to apply for SNAP?

I have an overpayment for SNAP, TAFDC or EAEDC that cannot be appealed – what are my options?

For general information on replacing SNAP benefits due to a Natural Disaster, Power Loss, Flooding or other Misfortune visit the MassLegalServices page here.

For information on Massachusetts’ SNAP online purchasing program, visit https://www.mass.gov/snap-online-purchasing-program.

Fuel Assistance

How do I apply for fuel assistance?

MassHealth

How do I apply for MassHealth?

Public Charge Rule

What is the Public Charge Rule and does it apply to me?