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?

https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-masshealth-the-health-safety-net-or-the-childrens-medical-security-plan