The Executive Office of Aging & Independence serves as the designated State Unit on Aging for Massachusetts. The agency is responsible for developing the Massachusetts State Plan on Aging in accordance with the Older Americans Act and associated regulations, policies, and procedures outlined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

This is a separate strategic document than the Massachusetts Age- and Dementia Friendly Action Plan, called “ReiMAgine Aging 2030: The Massachusetts Plan,” but does make multiple references to age friendly state and local efforts as part of its goals and objectives.

The plan defines Aging & Independence’s role as the statewide leader in addressing the needs of older adults and their caregivers across Massachusetts.

This Massachusetts Draft State Plan on Aging, 2026–2029, is released in accordance with the Older Americans Act of 1965, as amended. To promote transparency and encourage public participation, the Executive Office of Aging & Independence seeks feedback from consumers, stakeholders, and partners to help shape the goals, strategies, and services envisioned for older adults and their family caregivers in Massachusetts.

The draft State Plan will be posted for public comment from May 5 to June 5, 2025. Stakeholders are encouraged to review the draft and submit feedback by emailing: Aging.Conversation@MassMail.State.MA.US

You can also view the most recent State Plan here: Massachusetts State Plan on Aging 2021-2025 (PDF).