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AARP MA Community

Connect with other Bay State members.

Partnership for Healthcare Excellence

Get the health care you deserve.  Find a doctor, prepare for medical appointments, and more.

The Connector

The Commonwealth Health Insurance Authority works to offer health benefits at better prices; many plans include Rx coverage.

1-800-Age Info

Find information and resources on eldercare services in the Bay State.

AARP State Office

AARP Massachusetts State Office
One Beacon Street
Suite 2301
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: 1-866-448-3621 (toll-free)
Fax: 617-723-4224
ma@aarp.org
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
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Chryste Hall, 617-305-0515 chhall@aarp.org

Create the Good

AARP is calling on its members to Create the Good in their neighborhoods. Get involved.

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LATEST MASSACHUSETTS JOURNAL NEWS

AARP Takes Stand on Health-Care Bill

Legislation would help older Americans and their families.

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U.S. Senate – Massachusetts Special Election Voter Guide

Find out where the candidates for U.S. Senate in the Bay State stand on issues like health reform and retirement security.

 

Jamaica Plain Resident Honored For Service

David Aronstein is the Massachusetts recipient of this year’s AARP Andrus Award for Community Service.

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What’s At Stake

AARP launches voter education campaign for the U.S. Senate Special Election.

On the Brink

The Fifty Plus Advocate recently published an editorial by AARP Massachusetts State Director Deborah Banda on the impact state budget cuts have had on seniors.

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Four Bay State Employers Are Best

The Commonwealth’s Executive Branch, DentaQuest, Harvard and MIT are 2009 AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50.

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Fighting for Your Health Care

In the health reform debate, AARP has chosen a side – yours. 

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The Dangers of Overusing Antibiotics and Imaging

A new campaign in the Bay State aims to educate consumers about the risks of medically unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions and imaging procedures.

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Keeping Our Eye on the Goal

AARP and the Massachusetts Medical Society join forces to urge Congress to act now on health care reform.

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Safe Roads Now

More than a dozen Bay State organizations are working together to improve road safety.

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Will You Fall into the 'Doughnut Hole'?

AARP offers a new tool to help you figure out if you will fall into the dreaded "doughnut hole"—the coverage gap in Medicare’s prescription drug program that leaves millions of older Americans on the hook for all their own drug costs.

AARP Member Services & Discounts

Give a great gift and save this holiday season with the Holiday Gift Guide. Find new deals every Monday from top brands! 
  
Get great deals on hotels, vacations, car rentals, and more at the AARP Travel Center powered by Expedia.  

Find Health products that may fit your needs, along with wellness and fitness services.

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Member Discounts

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Find great gifts at a great price with the AARP® Member Discounts Holiday Guide!

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Seasonal Savings

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Here's how to save dollars on your drive over the river and through the woods.

Health Action Now!

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Help us keep our momentum for legislative action on health care— NOW!

Solo Travelers

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Connect with other singles who share your wanderlust. Join the group.

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Create your own virtual adventure in Sin City—starring you!

Health-Myth Buster

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Does antibacterial soap prevent more illnesses than regular soap?

Fat 2 Fit

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Here's how one woman uses the Fat 2 Fit Community to keep herself on track.

Create The Good

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Got a little time? Find volunteer opportunities that take minutes, hours, or days.

South Carolina News

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Politically savvy older folks strengthen their online voices with help from tech-savvy kids.

Go Fish

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Love seafood? Here's how to buy and prepare several varieties of this healthy protein source.