The U.S. government is no longer imposing the Trump administration's novel interpretation
of the Public Charge rule. This means that many applicants for green cards will
no longer have to tolerate excessive financial disclosures or be punished for receiving
publicly funded benefits for which they qualify.

If you have an active immigration case, or are considering filing one,
and want to know how this change will affect your case, please call CACCI's
Immigration Resource Center at (508) 771-1727, ext. 140, | or email Immigration Attorney
Collin Mickle at cmickle@cacci.cc.

https://www.uscis.gov/i-944

Massachusetts Health Connector to Provide New,
Additional Financial Help for Health Insurance Premiums

Extended enrollment to run through July 23 to maximize opportunity
for residents to gain access to new premium support

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Community Action Committee of Cape Cod and Islands
has certified health connector navigators available to assist:

- Anyone without health insurance has a continued opportunity to get coverage through
The Massachusetts Health Connector. You can apply and enroll in MassHealth at any
time during the year.
- Shop for affordable health/dental plans, compare deductibles and co-pays
- People receiving COBRA coverage can switch to a Health Connector Plan

Important Tax Filing Information!

End of the Year Tax Filing Process
Health Connector members will be receiving tax forms 1095-A and 1099HC
Watch your mail for the turquoise colored envelope!

NEW! MassHealth members can go online to masshealthtaxform.com
or call customer service at 866-682-6745 for their Form 1095-B.
MassHealth members will only be mailed their 1099HC form.

Call ahead and make an appointment with a Navigator today!
508-771-1727
Kelly, Ext 226
(Espanõl) Nahir, Ext 229
(Portuguêse) Juliana, Ext 259 or Elaine, Ext 219




FREE TAX PREPARATION
Claim Tax Credits - Get your REFUNDS faster!

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Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program
IRS Certified Tax Preparers will help you claim tax credits!

Earned Income Credit (EITC)
Child Tax Credit
Child and Dependent Care Credit
Education Credits

We prepare both federal and Massachusetts (State) 2020 tax returns


Due to COVID-19, to receive assistance you must
call for INTAKE and PROCEDURES

508-771-1727 ext 200, 372 North Street, Hyannis, MA 02601

CACCI offices in Hyannis are still closed to the public; staff available by phone and email.
Tax Returns this year will be facilitated in Hyannis and on Martha's Vineyard. Vineyard customers
must also call CACCI first.




AG HEALEY ANNOUNCES STATEWIDE VOTER PROTECTION INITIATIVE
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KNOW YOUR RIGHT DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS!
You may have recently heard the news that the Trump Administration removed some important protections against health care discrimination for transgender individuals, pregnant individuals and individuals who speak languages other than English. But the good news is - Massachusetts residents still have these protections.  See the recent announcement below from MassHealth about its decision to continue providing important nondiscrimination protections in health care: "We want to expressly emphasize that these federal changes have not changed MassHealth's commitment to providing all medically necessary MassHealth services to LGBTQ individuals who are MassHealth members, including transgender members. Nor do these federal changes affect our commitment to ensuring LGBTQ members can access MassHealth covered benefits free from unlawful discrimination. We want to reiterate that various other state laws and regulations, as well as MassHealth managed care contracts, continue to prohibit discrimination in health care for the LGBTQ community and require meaningful language access for MassHealth members. Plans and providers must continue with these nondiscrimination requirements."
Providing FREE USCIS-Accredited Immigration Services Assistance and Representation We Will Help You ... Understand your immigration options and decide what's best for you and your family. Receive Free Legal Assistance and representation for applications to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Apply for: Green Cards (legal permanent residence), work visas, family reunification, temporary protected status, naturalization, visa renewals, and more. Prepare to become a U.S. citizen. We offer free Citizenship Classes, USCIS interview and test preparation, assistance with N-400 Naturalization forms. Petition for immigrant status under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). Learn about public benefits available to you. Obtain referrals to community resources, immigration lawyers, and advocacy groups. Hyannis Community Action Committee of Cape Cod & Islands 372 North Street, Hyannis For more information or to make an appointment with our Accredited Immigration Representatives call 771-1727 ext. 140 or email cmickle@cacci.cc or rvengroff@cacci.cc Consultas Legales, Preparación de Documentos, Representación Y MÁS. Siempre Gratis, Siempre Confidencial The Immigration Resource Center provides free, accredited and fully confidential immigration services, based on your needs and regardless of your legal status. Our staff is culturally sensitive and speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese, and a range of Eastern European languages. Designed to help legal permanent residents (LPRs) who are eligible,prepare for the U.S. Citizenship test. CACCI provides immigrants with referrals to community resource organizations and advice on benefit eligibility requirements. Click here for more info.