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AARP Massachusetts

News and information important to Bay State residents age 50+
AARP Massachusetts is back with another exciting opportunity for football fans and future planners alike! Following the success of our “Touchdown for Your Future” sweepstakes, we’re thrilled to announce our newest giveaway: First Down, Future Bound.
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a landmark bill creating its first-ever Caregiver Commission—during National Family Caregivers Month. AARP MA thanks legislators for championing the 1.4M caregivers across the Commonwealth
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
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AARP Massachusetts submitted testimony endorsing Governor Healey's housing bill. The legislation is the largest housing bond bill ever considered by the Massachusetts legislature. In addition to the 4.1-billion-dollar investment in housing, the bill also includes 28 proposed policy changes including easier paths to ADU's and the establishment of a Commission on Senior Housing & Age-Friendly Communities.
AARP applauds the reintroduction of the Credit for Caring Act, bipartisan legislation that would provide up to a $5,000 nonrefundable federal tax credit for working family caregivers who routinely cut back on their own health care or dip into their savings each year. Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren is one of the original co-sponsors of the bill.
Making a difference doesn't stop as you age. Millions of older adults are using their experience to give back, to solve problems, and to change lives. The AARP® Purpose Prize® award honors extraordinary individuals who use their lived experiences to make a better future for all.
AARP Massachusetts is backing Senate Bill No. 764 An Act To Establish The Family Caregiver Tax Credit. The bill would establish a refundable $1500 tax credit.
Seven Massachusetts projects received AARP Community Challenge grants in 2023, with a total of $77,750 awarded. The grants, part of AARP’s Livable Communities initiative, provide funding for quick-turnaround projects that seek to improve the quality of life for residents of all ages.
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