MCLE and the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI) are collaborating to make annual basic public benefits advocacy training more accessible to the many public and private sector individuals and lawyers who assist Massachusetts residents in qualifying for and receiving public benefits.

This training offers the nuts-and-bolts on immigration status and benefits for non-citizens. Massachusetts is one of the top states with a significant immigrant population. This training walks you through the basics of immigration and public benefits rules to help you understand which benefits are available for specific immigrant populations. It will cover any changes during 2009 in Department of Transitional Assistance, MassHealth, and Social Security Administration policy on immigrant eligibility.