Benefit Finder: SNAP Beta
This is a class project under active development by Suffolk's LIT Lab. You should not rely on it as a source of legal information. It is incomplete. It is intended to be used by students of the Suffolk Law Clinical Program.
This QNA is meant to determine if you or your client may qualify for SNAP (Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program). Please proceed through the following questions as if you are the individual attempting to apply for SNAP.
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Action Items: SNAP
Link to Benefit Finder: https://aambrogio.github.io/LIT-QNAs/IntroBenefitsQNA.html
Would you like to check your eligibility for SNAP?
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You can find more information about SNAP at the Government website.
SNAP. How do you wish to proceed?
SNAP QNA Link for later (Copy/Paste Link): https://aambrogio.github.io/LIT-QNAs/SNAP%20V1.4.html
SNAP Government Website Link for later (Copy/Paste Link): https://www.mass.gov/snap-benefits-food-stamps
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Here is the SNAP QNA link for later,
SNAP QNA Link. Would you like to open a draft email with some action items?
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Do you need help paying for food?
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Do you currently live in Massachusetts?
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Are you a citizen of the United States?
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Are you a member of one of the following groups?
- Lawful Permanent Resident
- Lawfully Admitted Asylee
- Deportation Withhold Status
- Cuban or Haitian Entrants
- Victim of Abuse or Trafficking
- Lawfully Admitted Refugee
- Iraqi or Afghan Special Immigrant
- Hmong or Highland Laotian Tribal Members
- American Indian Born Abroad
- Receive U.S. Disability or Blindness Benefits
- Born before 8/22/1931 and a Lawful Resident of U.S. since 8/22/1996
- Under the age of 18
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How much money in household assets/resources does your family have?
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Is anyone in your household above the age of 60?
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How many people live in your household?
Household: Household
What is your total monthly household income?
Household Income: HouseholdIncome
What is your employment status?
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Are you looking for a job?
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Are you any of the following?
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You may qualify for SNAP Benefits. You can apply online at
Apply to SNAP online. You could also speak with a Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) Representative at (877) 382-2363. Would you like to open a draft email with some action items?
Here is the link to apply to SNAP online (copy/paste): https://hhsvgapps01.hhs.state.ma.us/ierhome/LandingPage.do?method=displayConsumerHomePage&pageSwitch=HOME
Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA): (877) 382-2363.
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It is unlikely you qualify for SNAP Benefits based upon your answers to these questions. If you think this is an error, please contact an attorney specialist or speak with a Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) Representative at (877) 382-2363. Would you like to open a draft email with some action items?
Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA): (877) 382-2363
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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 doesn't work, we'll just move on.
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Do you want to check eligibility for other benefits?
Which benefit would you like to check next? Click on the benefit below to open the link.
Have a nice day.
Yes
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Yes
No
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No
I would like to save links for later.
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I would like to save links for later.
I would like to keep going through this QNA now.
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I would like to keep going through this QNA now.
I'm all set.
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I'm all set.
Yes
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Yes
No
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No
Yes
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No
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No
Yes
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No
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No
Yes
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No
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No
Yes
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No
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No
$0.00 to $2,250.00
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$0.00 to $2,250.00
$2,250.00 to $3,500.00
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$2,250.00 to $3,500.00
More than $3,500.00
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More than $3,500.00
Yes
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Yes
No
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No
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number
9.1
javascript:if (fedpov(getvar('Household'),(getvar('HouseholdIncome')*12)*1.3,100)){ goto('Employment') } else { goto('Unqualified') }
number
9.1.1
Employed
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Employed
Unemployed
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Unemployed
Yes
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Yes
No
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No
Elderly
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Elderly
Disabled
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Disabled
Pregnant
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Pregnant
Under the age of 18
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Under the age of 18
If none of these describe you, click here.
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If none of these describe you, click here.
Yes
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Yes
No
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No
Yes
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Yes
No
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No
Open draft email
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Open draft email
Yes
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Yes
Weatherization Assistance Program
https://aambrogio.github.io/LIT-QNAs/WAPV1.6Edited.html
Weatherization Assistance Program
LIHEAP (Fuel Assistance)
https://aambrogio.github.io/LIT-QNAs/LIHEAPQNA2018.html
LIHEAP (Fuel Assistance)
No
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No