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SNAP Advocacy Guide

• Introduction
• Part 1: Application and Proofs
• Part 2: General Eligibility Rules
• Part 3: Financial Eligibility
• Part 4: Getting and Using SNAP Benefits
• Part 5: Proving Continuing Eligibility
• Part 6: Appeal Rights
  • 104. What are my rights if DTA denies, cuts or stops my SNAP?
  • 105. If I have the proofs DTA wanted, should I still ask for a hearing?
  • 106. Can I fix problems without going to a hearing?
  • 107. How much time do I have to ask for a fair hearing and will my benefits continue?
  • 108. How do I file an appeal to get a fair hearing?
  • 109. How should I present my case at the hearing?
  • 110. When will I get a decision and what should I do if I lose?
• Part 7: Overpayments and Fraud
• Appendices

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Massachusetts Law Reform Institute

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January 2024

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Part 6 of the SNAP Advocacy Guide has information about how to appeal if you are denied SNAP, or if your benefits go down or stop in Massachusetts.

Go to the table of contents, or download this chapter as a PDF below.

Part 6 - Appeal Rights (April 2024)

103. How quickly will DTA increase my SNAP if my income decreases or my expenses increase?

104. What are my rights if DTA denies, cuts or stops my SNAP?

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