Beginning on Oct 18th (10am to 12 pm); we will be adding Fridays to our SHINE
The SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone) Program provides free health insurance information and counseling to all Massachusetts residents with Medicare and their caregivers. People who have Medicare or who are about to become eligible for Medicare can meet with a counselor to learn about benefits and options available. A counselor will review programs that help people with limited income to pay health care costs.
An appointment is needed so please call us at (413) 528-1881 and we will get you signed up for an appointment with our SHINE counselor.
Join us for a wonderful holiday event.
Saturday, December 9th
12:00-2:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to join us for a covered dish luncheon followed by the Earth Angels! Bring the grandkids!
Please RSVP (528-1881) by Friday, December 1st and let us know what dish or item you will be bringing.
Due to recent action by Congress, the SNAP Emergency Allotments are slated to end in February 2023, which means that SNAP households in Massachusetts will receive their last supplemental payment on March 2, 2023. SNAP emergency allotments have allowed households to receive the maximum SNAP benefit amount for their household size, as well as an additional $95 for those households already receiving the maximum amount. Additionally, adjustments based on the Social Security Administration Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increases will go into effect for regular monthly SNAP benefits in February. For additional information visit mass.gov/ExtraCOVIDSNAP.
There are other existing options that may allow SNAP households to increase in their normal monthly SNAP benefits. These include:
- If anyone in the SNAP household is 60 or older or receives a disability-based benefit, tell DTA about medical costs over $35.01 per month.
- If rent or mortgage costs have increased, tell DTA about that increase.
If anyone in the SNAP household is working, looking for work, or in school, tell DTA about child or disabled adult care costs such as babysitter, transportation, or day care costs.This information can be most easily shared online at DTAConnect.com.
WINTER POLICIES ARE IN PLACE
The Senior Center including TRANSPORTATION and meals will be closed on Snow Days.
Please listen to WSBS (860 AM/94.1 FM) for any winter closures.
If you attend classes, please be sure the instructor has your contact information in the event of a winter closing. Typically if the Berkshire Regional School District is closed, the senior center will be as well.
Join us for a wonderful holiday event.
Sunday, December 18th
12:00-2:00 pm
Everyone is welcome to join us for a covered dish luncheon followed by the Earth Angels! Bring the grandkids!
Please RSVP (528-1881) by Friday, December 16 and let us know what dish or item you will be bringing.
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