Massachusetts Gov Maura Healey signed a prescription drug bill that will 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 insurance.
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.
AARP Massachusetts is advocating for you. We're doing everything we can to make your neighborhoods, towns, cities, and rural areas great places to live for people of all ages.
Massachusetts communities should have safe, walkable streets, age-friendly housing, transportation options, and opportunities for residents of all ages to stay active.
More than two dozen local lawmakers on Long Island have signed on to a letter with AARP New York to Governor Hochul urging her to increase funding for in-home services
With the start of the 2025 New Mexico Legislative Session just over a month away, AARP New Mexico volunteers and staff are already preparing on how best to get several issues passed during the busy 60-days legislators will be at the Roundhouse.
Leading the list of priorities is paid family and medical leave.