You will still receive your normal benefit amount on your monthly issuance day. For example: in February, you will receive the extra amount for your January benefits. They are available in the beginning of each month for the prior month’s regular SNAP amount. The temporary, extra SNAP benefits are issued in response to COVID-19. What are the temporary, pandemic-related extra SNAP benefits? If you need to access a phone or the internet to apply, you can visit a local DTA office to use our phone, scanners and kiosks.Ģ. You can also apply online at, over the phone via the DTA Assistance Line (87 – press 7) or send a paper application. The fastest way to find out if you are eligible is to visit the DTA Connect Screening Tool. How can I find out if I’m eligible for SNAP? Visit Massachusetts Emergency Management Administration’s (MEMA) website to learn more about the funeral assistance program. The Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after Januis not considered countable income or assets for SNAP, TAFDC and EAEDC. Call the domestic violence services in your community.ġ0. I am getting FEMA funeral assistance. To call the DV Specialist in your area, please click here for English , click here for Spanish or here for more languages.
The DTA DV Unit is here by phone to help you. During these difficult times, how do I contact the DTA Domestic Violence (DV) Unit? Learn all the ways you can get an EBT card.ĩ. DTA offices are open for limited in-person services. Calling the EBT Customer Service number (800) 997-2555 (which is also on the back of your EBT card).Ĩ.Calling the automated DTA Assistance Line at (877) 382-2363, or.Downloading the DTA Connect Mobile App ,.
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If you didn't get the Child Tax Credit or Earned Income Tax Credit, go to to learn how to apply.Ĭheck the available balance on your EBT card by:
If you received monthly Child Tax Credit money in 2021 ($300 per child under 6, $250 per child aged 6 to 17) you need to file taxes to get the second half of the money. Money from the Child Tax Credit or the Earned Income Tax Credit do not count for DTA benefits. You do not have to let DTA know if you received these. I got the Child Tax Credit (CTC) or Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) money from the federal government from my taxes. If you missed any of the COVID stimulus payments, go to to learn how to apply.Ħ. You do not need to let DTA know if you received these. CARES Act (March 2020) COVID relief payments of $1,200 for eligible adults and $500 for each child.Consolidated Appropriations Act (December 2020) COVID relief payments of $600 for each eligible adult and child.American Rescue Plan (March 2021) COVID relief payments of $1,400 for eligible adults and $1,400 for each eligible dependent/child.None of the following COVID relief individual rebates are considered countable income for SNAP, TAFDC and EAEDC: I just got money from the federal government as a recovery rebate (stimulus checks). When determining eligibility for DTA programs, unemployment insurance benefits are counted as income.ĥ. You do not need to let DTA know if you received this.Ĥ. I am receiving unemployment insurance benefits. This one-time payment is not countable for DTA benefits (SNAP, TAFDC, EAEDC). I got $500 through the COVID-19 Essential Employee Premium Pay Program. To learn how to apply and find out if you are eligible, please visit the SNAP and Economic Assistance FAQs below.ģ. My employer has shut down temporarily because an employee is sick and we have been asked to isolate or quarantine as a result of COVID-19. To learn how to apply and find out if you are eligible, please visit the SNAP and Economic Assistance FAQs below.Ģ. Can I apply for SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits or economic assistance (TAFDC, EAEDC)?
1. I recently lost my job or my hours were significantly reduced due to COVID-19.
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