News and Announcements

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Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Massachusetts Nutrition Month and 50th Anniversary of the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program

3/31/2022 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

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November is Family Caregivers Month in Massachusetts

11/04/2021 Executive Office of Elder Affairs

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Notice of Hearing on November 8, 2021

10/13/2021 Executive Office of Elder Affairs

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EOEA 651 CMR 12.00 Emergency Regulations

9/15/2021 Executive Office of Elder Affairs

EOEA CMR 12.00 - Emergency Regulations - markup sets forth the requirements for Certification, renewal of Certification and suitability for Applicants and Sponsors of Assisted Living Residences.

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Administration Releases Phase 4 Updated Guidance to Health Care and Human Services Providers, Updates Long-Term Care, Assisted Living, and Congregate Care Guidance

3/24/2021 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

More visitation, group activities allowed for vaccinated individuals in long term care and congregate settings following high vaccination rates

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Baker-Polito Administration Announces Vaccine Appointment Booking for Individuals 75+

1/27/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

Vaccinations for Individuals 75+ to Begin on February 1 as part of Phase Two

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Proclamation: Family Caregivers Month 2020 in Massachusetts

11/17/2020 Executive Office of Elder Affairs

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Baker-Polito Administration Announces Continued Efforts to Support Older Adults; Launches Second Round of Nursing Home Reforms; Strengthens Staff Flu Vaccine Requirements

10/06/2020 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Announces New Indoor Visitation Guidance for Nursing Homes, Rest Homes, and Assisted Living Residences

9/24/2020 Executive Office of Health and Human Services

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EOEA 651 CMR 12.00 Emergency Reg-Redline

8/05/2020 Executive Office of Elder Affairs

651 CMR 12.00 sets forth the requirements for Certification, renewal of Certification and suitability for Applicants and Sponsors of Assisted Living Residences.

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Bonuses for Certain Long-Term Care Positions

7/15/2020 Executive Office of Elder Affairs

Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) is implementing measures to address staffing shortages that certain long term care facilities have experienced during COVID-19.

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