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AARP Celebrates 90 Years of Social Security

Social Security celebrated its 90th Anniversary on August 14. 90 years ago, our country made a promise to provide hardworking Americans with a way to earn a foundation for financial security in retirement. AARP proudly celebrates Social Security’s legacy while fighting to protect and strengthen it for older Americans today and for our kids and grandkids tomorrow.

Massachusetts Workers Need Retirement Options; Let’s Get Secure Choice Implemented

AARP Massachusetts urges lawmakers to implement the Secure Choice Plan, a no-cost retirement savings program for workers without employer-sponsored plans. Despite legislative approval, Governor Healey has sent the program for further study. AARP urges legislators to override the governor's veto.

Making Massachusetts Even More Livable For People Of All Ages

AARP Massachusetts is working to make your neighborhoods, towns, cities, and rural areas great places to live for people of all ages.

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Caregiver Tax Credit, More Resources for Care Top Agenda in Massachusetts

By Jill Gambon, APR 1, 2021

AARP is advocating for relief for the state’s 840,000 family caregivers, to expand resources for home and community care and to improve conditions in nursing homes.

Statement of AARP Massachusetts Mike Festa as State Launches Pre-Registration System for COVID vaccine

By Cindy Campbell, MAR 10, 2021

New COVID signup system designed to make vaccine signups easier

AARP Massachusetts Fraud Watch Update: March 2021

By Cindy Campbell, MAR 5, 2021

Get the latest fraud and scams

Make Your Voice Heard on Issues Important to Older Adults

By AARP Bulletin, MAR 1, 2021

This year, AARP Massachusetts is focused on four major legislative priorities: a caregiver tax credit to cover expenses a taxpayer incurs for the care and support of a qualifying family member; nursing home reform; growing home- and community-based services; and expanding the Massachusetts Defined Contribution CORE Plan, a retirement plan designed for the state’s nonprofits.