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Lawmakers asked to codify expanded TAFDC pregnancy eligibility and remove verification barrier
Summary
Proponents of H272/S171 told the committee the FY26 budget expanded access to cash assistance for pregnant people but urged codifying the change into statute and removing the requirement for immediate medical verification so low‑income pregnant people can access TAFDC earlier
Boston — Advocates, clinicians and lawmakers urged the Joint Committee to report favorably on House bill H272 and Senate bill S171, which would codify into statute recent budget changes that restored eligibility for cash assistance for pregnant people earlier in pregnancy and remove a requirement that pregnancy be immediately medically verified to apply.
"Access to cash assistance is critically important during pregnancy, especially in the crucial early months, to ensure…
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