AARP Massachusetts Advocacy
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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AARP Government Watch
AARP’s Government Watch syncs Main Street with Capitol Hill and Pennsylvania Avenue. Keep your eyes on Washington.
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On AARP.org's state pages, RSS sends just-released, state-specific news stories to your preferred location for up-to-the minute coverage. It's free. Try it out and see what you think!
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.
Keeping Our Eye on the Goal
AARP and the Massachusetts Medical Society join forces to urge Congress to act now on health care reform.
Tackling More Health Reform Myths
Don’t settle for rumors, myths, fear-mongering and misinformation about health care reform. Get the facts.
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 Members Advocate for Health Care Reform
Throughout Massachusetts, AARP members are volunteering to help make national health care reform a reality. Find out why they got involved.
Safe Roads Now
More than a dozen Bay State organizations are working together to improve road safety.
Busting Health Care Reform Myths
The Fifty Plus Advocate recently published an editorial by AARP Massachusetts State Director Deborah Banda that focused on busting the myths about current proposals for national health care reform.
Six Measures to Reform Health Care
AARP is fighting to make sure health care reform works for everyone, and has put forth six steps that Congress should take to ensure that all Americans have the choice of quality health plans that they can afford.
Health Action Now!
AARP members in Massachusetts weigh in on national health care reform and why it’s important to them.
It’s Your Chance
AARP needs your help in Massachusetts. Become a local congressional district volunteer, and join us in making national health care reform a reality.
MA Restricts Rx Gifts to Docs
Dr. Daniel Carlat of Newburyport tells the AARP Bulletin that he accepted money from drug companies to recommend their products. This summer, the nation’s stiffest restrictions on drug company marketing practices take effect in Massachusetts.
Where’s the Money?
Find out how the state budget becomes law.
AARP Bulletin Reports on Cuts to Prescription Advantage
As House Leaders propose devastating budget cuts to Prescription Advantage, the AARP Bulletin looks at how last year’s reductions to the program have already harmed older residents.
Get The Job Done Now
The Fifty Plus Advocate recently published this editorial about how Divided We Fail will work to resolve the nation’s health care and financial security crises.
Become an Advocate
Get involved to make a difference for older Americans.
Legislative Action Center
Contact your elected officials about important issues that affect your life.
Key Vote Summary
Find out how your senators and representatives voted on Medicare, Social Security, and other important issues.
Health and Financial Security in 2009
AARP Massachusetts announces this year's state legislative agenda priorities.
AARP Honors Four Bay State Leaders
AARP is recognizing Senator Kennedy and Representatives Frank, McGovern and Neal for their outstanding work on behalf of Americans 50+.
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