Resources from Massachusetts
Source: AARP.org
800AgeInfo (1-800-243-4636)
A joint partnership between the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and Mass Home Care Association. The site is designed to assist consumers and families as well as professionals seeking information and resources on eldercare services.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Information about services and opportunities available to seniors and their caregivers in Massachusetts, including caregiving, meals delivery, prescription drug programs, grandparenting and community assistance.
The Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority
All residents age 18 and older in Massachusetts must have health insurance. The Health Connector works to offer health benefits at better prices; many plans include prescription drug coverage.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Official Web Site
Elder Hotline 1-888-AG-ELDER (1-888-243-5337)
The Attorney General's Office has a statewide, toll-free telephone hotline to assist individuals on a wide range of elder issues.
The Fifty-Plus Advocate
Bi-weekly newspaper for people age 50-plus, and the largest mature market publication in the Northeast.
Greater Boston Legal Services
Free civil representation for individuals and community-based organizations.
Nonprofit advocacy group dedicated to making adequate and affordable health care accessible to everyone, regardless of income, social or economic status.
Massachusetts Do Not Call List Registry
This free service for residential phone customers in the Bay State helps reduce unwanted telemarketing calls.
Mass Medline
(866) 633-1617
This free, confidential service is available to all Massachusetts residents seeking information regarding their medications, including questions about Prescription Advantage.
Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation
Learn about new scams, file a complaint, and find resources and information about your rights as a consumer.
My Health Care Options
Find and compare quality and cost of health care at Massachusetts hospitals.
New England Pension Assistance Project
For residents of Massachusetts, this site provides free assistance to individuals having trouble understanding or obtaining their pension benefits.
Operation A.B.L.E of Greater Boston
Resources for and about mature workers age 45 and older.
Partnership for Healthcare Excellence
Find a doctor, prepare for medical appointments or surgery, compare hospital quality and patient satisfaction ratings, and review tips on taking medications safely.
Senior Care Options (SCO)
SCO is a voluntary program that combines health care services with social support services to help low-income seniors maintain their health and stay in their own homes.
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