UNEMPLOYMENT
I just got Laid Off, what can I do? https://www.masslegalhelp.org/employment-unemployment/losing-your-job/laid-off
I just got Fired, what can I do? https://www.masslegalhelp.org/employment-unemployment/losing-your-job/getting-fired
How do I apply for Unemployment Benefits? https://www.mass.gov/how-to/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)
Social Security Benefits
How do I file a claim for SSDI or SSI? https://www.mass.gov/service-details/how-to-file-a-claim-for-ssdi-or-ssi
How do I apply for SSDI online?
https://www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability/
How do I apply for SSI online?
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/
snap
How do I apply for SNAP? https://www.masslegalhelp.org/income-benefits/apply-for-food-stamps
How can I protect my SNAP Food Stamp Benefits? https://www.masslegalhelp.org/income-benefits/food-stamps/crisis-tips
I live in an Elderly/ Disabled Household, what can I claim?https://www.masslegalhelp.org/income-benefits/food-stamps/medical-expense-deductions
I am not a U.S Citizen, am I still able to apply to SNAP? https://www.masslegalhelp.org/income-benefits/fsimmigrants
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.masslegalservices.org/content/2020-81-snap-online-purchasing-program
Emergency Assistance Shelter
What is an Emergency Assistance Shelter? https://www.masslegalhelp.org/income-benefits/emergency-assistance-shelter
How do I apply for an Emergency Assistance Shelter? https://www.masslegalhelp.org/income-benefits/emergency-assistance-shelter/apply
What are my Basic Shelter Rights? https://www.masslegalhelp.org/income-benefits/basic-shelter-rights
How are Emergency Assistance Income Restrictions calculated?
https://www.mass.gov/doc/housing-stabilization-notice-2023-1-revised-federal-poverty-guidelines/download
Cash Benefits
How do I apply for Emergency Aid to the Elderly, Disabled and Children (EAEDC)?
https://www.masslegalhelp.org/covid-19/eaedc
How do I apply for Transitional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC)?
https://www.masslegalhelp.org/covid-19/tafdc
Fuel Assistance
How do I apply for fuel assistance?
https://www.masscap.org/heatinghelpma/
MASS HEALTH
How do I apply for MassHealth?