NEW SHORT FOOD STAMP APPLICATION FOR ELDERS

DTA has issued a revised two-page Food Stamps application form for seniors. The Food Stamps application is designed for applicants age 60 or over who live alone, live with a spouse, or live with others but who purchase and prepare a majority of their food separately (meaning more than 11 meals a week). Please note that DTA must accept this application if someone who does not fit this category mistakenly uses this form, as long as it includes the applicant’s name, address (if any) and signature. Those using this form still must be interviewed (either in person or on the phone) and submit required verifications. The form is simplified, but the omitted questions will still be asked during the interview.

The form is also available in Spanish from DTA with a Portuguese version pending approval. The DTA memo with attached copy of the new two-page application for seniors.

For more information, please contact Carly Burton at (617) 350-5480 x208 or via e-mail at cburton@miracoalition.org; or Toby Guevin at (617) 350-5480 x216 or tguevin@miracoalition.org.

-Adapted from MIRA website: www.miracoalition.org/issues/state/transitional-assistance and www.miracoalition.org/issues/state/transitional-assistance/updates/dta-releases-new-two-page-food-stamps-application-for-seniors-over-60 - WIfPP2ldcDsgSrUBfC0tUQ.

07/08