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The set of reforms includes creating a new fund to support career advancement for long-term care workers, requiring care facilities to submit disease outbreak response plans, and allowing qualified assisted living staff to provide basic health services.
The Massachusetts House and Senate passed a prescription drug bill that would lower prescription drug prices for certain chronic illnesses such as insulin for diabetes. In some cases, there may be no cost to the consumer for the prescription. The legislation also regulates Pharmacy Benefits Managers and lifts gags on pharmacists to let consumers know if the cost of a prescription is cheaper without insurances.
AARP Massachusetts announces the appointment of D. JacQuie Cairo-Williams as its new State President, the top state volunteer post within the organization’s influential network of volunteers. As the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, AARP’s state presidents work in partnership with their respective state directors, staff and volunteers to lead AARP’s important advocacy and programmatic work. Cairo-Williams replaces outgoing volunteer state president Sandra Harris who served in the role since 2019.
Help drive AARP's mission forward as a LEAD Volunteer. They get to do things like: help lobby elected officials on policy initiatives, host educational workshops, or engage in voter education efforts (and so much more). LEAD Volunteers are invested in the work of AARP, enjoy working with people, and are interested in creating a sense of community with purpose!
More than 85% of veterans have encountered scams in the past year, according to FTC data. Here is what to look for.
Scam artists have a shiny, new tool to take your hard-earned money, and while the nature of the scam remains consistent - often preying on our emotions or manufacturing a sense of urgency - the method of getting your money is evolving with technology. Instead of purchasing gift cards or transferring money through wire services, the use of crypto ATMs is on the rise, and they are popping up at convenience stores, gas stations and other high-traffic areas in your community.
Learn tips and insights on how to avoid pesky phone scams
It’s the season of giving, and for those in the spirit, telling the difference between a real charity and a fake one can be a challenge.
Many common scams take on new looks around the holidays as criminals ramp up their efforts. AARP Fraud Watch NetworkTM has you covered. Explore our collection of free tools and resources, so you know what to watch out for this season.
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