Welcome to the Benefits Finder presented by Suffolk University Law School's Clinical Program. Please proceed through the following questions as if you are the individual attempting to apply for SNAP.
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Action Items: Benefit Finder
Link to Benefit Finder: https://aambrogio.github.io/LIT-QNAs/IntroBenefitsQNA.html
Are you interested in checking your eligibility for Massachusetts Benefits?
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Do you wish to learn about Massachusetts Benefits?
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Massachusetts Benefits are programs in the state that help people with various financial issues meet their needs. Programs are temporary and help individuals remain financially stable or become financially independent. Would you like more information?
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Do you (or could you) qualify as low-income?
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Select the statement which best applies to you.
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You can start this survey over at any time if more than one statement applies to you. We will provide links for you so that you can check your eligibility for different benefits at any time. Choose the statement that is most important to you right now.
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Would you like to check if you are eligible for MA Benefits?
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Which of the following programs would you like to check first?
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We are sorry that we do not have more benefits programs for you to check. We are working hard to add more categories. Would you like to check your eligibility for one of the listed programs?
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SNAP, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, is a nutrition program that helps individuals and families stretch their food budget and buy healthy foods. Would you like to determine if you may be eligible for SNAP?
Click on the link below.
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SNAP QNA Link for later (copy/paste): https://aambrogio.github.io/LIT-QNAs/SNAP%20V1.4.html
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The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a fuel assistance that helps individuals and families with energy costs in their homes. For additional details,
click here. Would you like to determine if you may be eligible for LIHEAP?
Click on the link below.
A{https://aambrogio.github.io/LIT-QNAs/LIHEAPQNA2018.html]: LIHEAP
Would you like to determine if you may be eligible for a different MA Benefit program?
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LIHEAP QNA Link for later (copy/paste): https://aambrogio.github.io/LIT-QNAs/LIHEAPQNA2018.html
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The Massachusetts Weatherization Assistance Program, otherwise know as WAP, provides eligible recipients with funds to "weatherize" their home, such as adding or improving home insulation. For additional details,
click here. Would you like to determine if you may be eligible for WAP?
Click on the link.
Would you like to determine if you may be eligible for a different MA Benefit program?
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WAP QNA Link for later (copy/paste): https://aambrogio.github.io/LIT-QNAs/WAPV1.6Edited.html
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Alright, we'll draft an email. Note: This will only work if you have a default email setup on this device. If you're not sure if you do, you can go ahead and try. If it does not work, your answers and information you require will still be available in the interactive QNA.
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Would you like to check your eligibility for any other MA Benefit Programs?
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Have a nice day!
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What are Massachusetts Benefits?
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What are Massachusetts Benefits?
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I don't make enough money to pay for food or essentials.
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I don't make enough money to pay for food or essentials.
I don't make enough money to pay for heat.
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I don't make enough money to pay for heat.
My home or apartment is not weather-proof.
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My home or apartment is not weather-proof.
A combination of these statements applies to me.
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A combination of these statements applies to me.
I do not make enough money to pay for food or essentials.
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I do not make enough money to pay for food or essentials.
I do not make enough money to pay for heat.
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I do not make enough money to pay for heat.
My home or apartment is not weather-proof.
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My home or apartment is not weather-proof.
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Yes, but first I would like to know more about what MA Benefits are.
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Food Assistance (SNAP)
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Food Assistance (SNAP)
Fuel Assistance (LIHEAP)
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Fuel Assistance (LIHEAP)
The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
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The Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
I want to check a different Benefits program that is not listed.
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I want to check a different Benefits program that is not listed.
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SNAP
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Weatherization Assistance Program
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Weatherization Assistance Program
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Open Draft Email
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Open Draft Email
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