Department of Elder Affairs
Data Current as of:  12/6/2017

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Web Site:

www.mass.gov/elders

Organization Chart

Mission:

Mission: The Executive Office of Elder Affairs promotes the independence, empowerment, and well-being of older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers.
Vision: Older adults and individuals with disabilities will have access to the resources they need to live well and thrive in every community in the Commonwealth.
Values:
"     We value growing older.
"     We value choice, including the choice to live in the community.
"     We value the contributions that older adults and individuals with disabilities make to society.
"     We value a person-centered approach and the importance of taking into account the needs, dignity, and cultural identities of consumers, their caregivers, and their families.
"     We value collaboration with our partners, advocates, and other stakeholders.

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 19A S. 1-41

Executive Office of Elder Affairs Enabling Statute

MGL C. 19D S. 1-18

Assisted Living Statute

MGL C. 118E S. 1-77

MassHealth Statute

MGL C.

 

Regulations

130 CMR

Mission: The Executive Office of Elder Affairs promotes the independence, empowerment, and well-being of older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their caregivers.

651 CMR 12.

Certification procedures and standards for assisted living residences

651 CMR 13.

Statewide Assisted Living Ombudsman Program

651 CMR 14.

Aging Services Access Points

651 CMR 15

rescription Advantage Program

651 CMR 3.0

Home Care Program

651 CMR 4.0

Nutrition

651 CMR 5.0

Elder Abuse Reporting

651 CMR 6.0

Long Term Care Ombudsman