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News and Updates
AARP Release Reports on Broadband Affordability and Digital Skills Among Older Adults
New data from an AARP broadband affordability survey finds that most adults 50 and older rely on high-speed home internet, but the cost of staying connected is creating pressure on household budgets. Another new report from AARP on digital literacy finds high rates of...
MHP Offering Technical Assistance for Communities to Advance Affordable Housing
Communities working to become more age-friendly and that have prioritized the topic of housing can benefit from technical assistance programs being offered by Mass Housing Partnership (MHP). As mentioned in past blog posts, the ADU Incentive Program is a statewide...
Governor Healey Launches Statewide Campaign to Help MassHealth Members Maintain Health Coverage After Federal Cuts
Governor Maura Healey announced a coordinated statewide effort to help hundreds of thousands of MassHealth members understand and navigate new federal Medicaid requirements that will take effect over the coming months. Working alongside the Legislature, Health Care...