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Massachusetts work requirements for SNAP and Medicaid

What the 80-hour rule means in Massachusetts, who runs it, and where to send your proof.

🛒 SNAP in Massachusetts

Called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), run by Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA).

Adults 18–64 without a child under 14 at home need 80 hours a month of work, volunteering or training, or an exemption, to keep SNAP past 3 months in 3 years.

🩺 Medicaid in Massachusetts

Expansion coverage is called MassHealth CarePlus (MassHealth). Massachusetts expanded Medicaid, so the work rule applies to adults 19–64 in the expansion group, starting January 1, 2027.

Run by MassHealth / Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS).

📌 MassHealth work/education requirements start 2027-01-01 for adults 19-64 without young children or a disability; current members at first 2027 renewal. SNAP: no ABAWD time-limit waiver in effect as of 2026-10-01 per USDA FNS; time limit applies statewide.

Where to report and upload proof

Always follow the deadlines in the letters Massachusetts sends you. If you get a notice about work requirements, answer it before the due date, even if you think you’re exempt.

What counts toward 80 hours

Check if you’re exempt · How to prove volunteer hours

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State details last checked October 10, 2026.

This page explains federal rules as of October 10, 2026. It is not legal advice and my80hours is not a government site. Your state sets many details, so always follow the notices your state sends you, and ask your caseworker or a legal aid office if you’re unsure.

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