Benefits

Unemployment

I just got laid off, what can I do?
https://www.masslegalhelp.org/employment-unemployment/losing-your-job/laid-off

I just got fired, what can I do?
https://www.masslegalhelp.org/employment-unemployment/losing-your-job/getting-fired

How do I apply for Unemployment Benefits?
https://www.mass.gov/how-to/apply-for-unemployment-benefits

Online Tool for Spanish translation assistance on how to apply for UI.

Pioneer Valley Workers Center has created an online tool that assists in the translation of each page of the application by providing explanation bubbles (Pioneer Valley Workers Center ha creado una herramienta en línea que ayuda en la traducción de cada página de la aplicación al proporcionar burbujas de explicación)

Social Security

How do I file a claim for SSDI or SSI?
https://www.mass.gov/service-details/how-to-file-a-claim-for-ssdi-or-ssi

How do I apply for SSI online?

https://www .ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/

How do I apply for SSDI online?

https://www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability/

SNAP

DTA, SNAP, and Cash Benefits during COVID-19

https://www.masslegalservices.org/content/dta-snap-and-cash-benefits-during-covid-19

How do I apply for SNAP?
https://www.masslegalhelp.org/income-benefits/apply-for-food-stamps

How can I protect my SNAP Food Stamp Benefits?
https://www.masslegalhelp.org/income-benefits/food-stamps/crisis-tips

I am/live in an Elderly/Disabled Household, what can I claim when I apply for SNAP?
https://www.masslegalhelp.org/income-benefits/food-stamps/medical-expense-deductions

I am not a U.S Citizen, am I still able to apply to SNAP?
https://www.masslegalhelp.org/income-benefits/fsimmigrants

For general information on replacing SNAP benefits due to a Natural Disaster, Power Loss, Flooding or other Misfortune visit the MassLegalServices page here.

For information on Massachusetts’ SNAP online purchasing program, visit https://www.masslegalservices.org/content/2020-81-snap-online-purchasing-program