MHAC’s Year in Review for ReiMAgine Aging 2030: The Massachusetts Plan Action

by James Fuccione | May 13, 2026 | News and Updates

In the year since Governor Maura Healey announced the ReiMAgine Aging 2030 Plan representing a vision and framework to accelerate age- and dementia friendly efforts across Massachusetts, progress and positive impact have been demonstrated by partners at the local,...

Mitigating Coverage Loss Due to Work Requirements and More Frequent Renewals: Recommended Outreach and Engagement Strategies

by James Fuccione | May 13, 2026 | Data and Reports

New federal requirements resulting from the July 2025 passage of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (known as “OB3”) make fundamental changes to Medicaid eligibility. Under these changes, certain adult Medicaid members must comply with new and complex work reporting...

Study Links ‘Housing Distress’ with Increased Risk in Physical and Psychological Health Issues

by James Fuccione | Apr 29, 2026 | Data and Reports

Research published in Social Science and Medicine (SSM) Population Health and promoted by the National Low-Income Housing Coalition shows a correlation between “housing distress” and increased risk in physical and psychological health problems. Housing...

‘Discovering the Happy Factor’ Report Released by CMRPC

by James Fuccione | Apr 21, 2026 | Data and Reports, News and Updates

The Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC), which leads the Age-Friendly Central Massachusetts initiative covering 40 cities and towns, recently released a report, “Discovering the Happy Factor” that examines how civic involvement...

Healey-Driscoll Administration Releases Anti-Hunger Task Force Recommendations

by James Fuccione | Apr 21, 2026 | News and Updates

The Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Anti-Hunger Task Force recently released a comprehensive set of recommendations on how Massachusetts can combat rising food insecurity and protect Massachusetts residents against the Presidential administration’s...