Governor Baker Announces Vaccine Equity Initiative, Opens Eligibility to Age 65+

by James Fuccione | Feb 18, 2021 | News and Updates

The Baker Administration announced a targeted outreach initiative in 20 cities and towns most disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 and  $1M to the MA League of Community Health Centers to support vaccination in historically underserved communities. The...

Older Adults Age 75+ Eligible on Feb. 1 for COVID-19 Vaccine

by James Fuccione | Jan 27, 2021 | News and Updates

People ages 75 and older are eligible for the vaccine beginning on February 1st. Individuals age 75 or older can begin making appointments for dates Monday, February 1 or later as early as Wednesday, January 27. Please note, it may take several weeks to get an...

New Reports Focus on Better, Person-Centered Care for Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Jan 27, 2021 | Data and Reports

Whether it is called “age-friendly health care” or “person-centered care for older adults,” this month has seen reports and publications focus and advocate for better health care that truly meets the needs of older people. With support from the...

MassHealth Accepting Comments on Amendment to Expand Remote and Telehealth Services for Older Adults

by James Fuccione | Jan 20, 2021 | News and Updates

MassHealth is working with the Executive Office of Elder Affairs to amend the Frail Elder (FEW) Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Waiver. CMS typically approves Home and Community Based Services waivers for a period of five years. Changes to an approved waiver...

Interactive COVID-19 Data Dashboard Unveiled, Older Adults Reprioritized in Vaccine Plan

by James Fuccione | Jan 6, 2021 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

Based on this recommendation of the COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory group, the Baker Administration has updated prioritization so that individuals age 75+ are included in Phase 2, Group 1, along with individuals of all ages with 2+ comorbidities. This follows revised...