Ted Carey

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.

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.

AARP Massachusetts testified in favor of the Attorney General's proposal to prohibit so -called "junk fees"

As 2023 ends, it seems appropriate to look back on the year. AARP Massachusetts, along with the state’s seniors, had some big wins on Beacon Hill.

If you’re a member of MassHealth, you may need to show you still qualify for the assistance. Federal laws changed when the COVID Public Health Emergency ended last spring. MassHealth must now determine members are still eligible for the program

As the fall formal legislation season winds down, AARP Massachusetts saw key bills make headway on Beacon Hill. Nursing home reform and a bill aimed at cutting prescription drug costs cleared hurdles.

Note: The Bill passed the Massachusetts House of Representatives and now goes to the Senate for consideration

Note: This bill passed the Massachusetts Senate November 15. It now moves to the House for consideration.

The Boston Globe has written an editorial backing the proposal allowing spouses to be hired and paid as caregivers. AARP is cited and quoted in the editorial.

AARP Massachusetts pays tribute to their dedication and commitment to community service with our most prestigious volunteer award