Aging & Disability for Professionals - Serving Massachusetts Older Adults and People with Disabilities
Dear Community Partners, The federal government has directed states to change who qualifies for a specific type of SNAP certification called the Elderly/Disabled Simplified Application Project (EDSAP). To comply, DTA updated eligibility criteria for its Elderly/Disabled Simplified Application Project (EDSAP), effective August 7, 2026. Approximately 8,200 households with a member age 60–64.5 who is not […]
A Key to Independent Living: MassHealth Personal Care Attendant (PCA) Program – A Primer MassHealth’s Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program is a vital resource that enables over 50,000 Massachusetts residents with disabilities and chronic conditions to live independently, manage daily tasks, such as bathing, dressing, or eating, and remain active participants in their communities. […]
