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AARP Massachusetts backs a Mass Senate bill that would make drug companies and pharmacy benefit managers act more transparently when it comes to pharmaceutical costs.

The move to enact a $1500 Family caregiver tax credit in Massachusetts went before another hearing Tuesday June 6. This time, it was the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Revenue. AARP Massachusetts State Director Mike Festa testified in favor of the bill. AARP volunteers Nancy Stehfest and Yvonne Powell, who are both family caregivers, testified as well.

This week the Massachusetts Senate is taking up the budget for next year. The Fiscal Year 2024 budget provides funding for vital programs and services for older Massachusetts residents.

AARP is backing nursing home reform legislation in Massachusetts that would increase nurse staffing rations, create pathways to single occupancy rooms, increase the personal needs allowance for residents and reserve beds for residents during leaves of absence.

AARP Massachusetts is backing legislation that would protect seniors who rent their home

AARP Massachusetts testifying in favor of two bills that would improve Senior Property Tax deferments.

On Thursday, May 4th AARP Massachusetts State Director Mike Festa testified virtually in front of The Massachusetts Joint Committee On Public Health. He urged the committee to pass House Bill No. 2178 and Senate Bill No. 1380 - An Act To Strengthen Our Public Health Infrastructure To Address Alzheimer’s And All Dementia.

AARP Massachusetts has resources to protect you

AARP Massachusetts State Director and President testify in favor of a bill to Improve Quality and Oversight of Long-Term Care

A wrap of all the bills and information discussed at the Advocacy Action Day April 4th- Plus a link to a recording of the event