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The recently passed COVID relief bill, called the American Rescue Plan (ARP), will make health insurance more affordable for some Massachusetts residents as soon as May.
Some new benefits include:
  • Lower premiums for people who currently have Advanced Premium Tax Credits, including ConnectorCare
  • New eligibility for Advanced Premium Tax Credits for people with higher incomes
  • Additional premium help for people who receive unemployment benefits
  •  No-cost COBRA coverage
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SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Updates
Pandemic-EBT for Children in SNAP Households Age 0-6 
DTA has received federal approval to begin issuing P-EBT benefits for children under the age of 6 in families who receive SNAP benefits. 
Pandemic-EBT 15% Increase 
Following an Executive Order signed by President Biden in January, DTA recently received federal approval to increase P-EBT benefit amounts for all families in the Commonwealth by 15%.  
Retroactive Pandemic-EBT Benefits 
On March 12th, almost 24,000 students received retroactive P-EBT benefits for Spring 2020 and September 2020.  

More information can be found in DTA’s recent press release and at map-ebt.org. 
Session 1 - April 7 - Resources to Support Older Adult Employment
Session 2 - April 14 - An Island Employment Overview and Upskilling Options
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Please check the Dukes County website for information regarding COVID 19 vaccine procedures for veterans. Call if you have any questions.

The links provided are for your general information regarding VA and Massachusetts Veterans programs and services available.
For more Veterans Department Updates, click here.
What is the Homestead Act?
A major revision to Massachusetts Homestead Law took effect on March 16, 2011.
Dukes County COVID-19 Vaccination Conversation
This online community forum is a joint effort from health experts and community members to raise public awareness and understanding of COVID-19; help make an informed decision about the COVID-19 vaccination; and an opportunity for community members attending to have their questions answered.
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