Federal IssuesGovernment AffairsNewsPress Releases January 25, 2026 Statement from CEO Maura Sullivan on Protecting Our Workforce The Arc of Massachusetts stands in 100% support of Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley’s urgent push to… The Arc of Massachusetts 0
Federal IssuesGovernment AffairsNewsSupporting Families January 22, 2026 January 2026 Community Check-In: We Want to Hear Your Story Federal policy changes are already affecting people with disabilities and their families. Federal actions and… The Arc of Massachusetts 0
Fact SheetsFederal IssuesGovernment AffairsNewsWorkforce Initiative January 22, 2026 [UPDATED] Fact Sheet: Understanding Recent Immigration Policy Changes and Impact on the Disability Community – January 2026 Update The Federal Government is changing immigration policies to impose more limitations on who can live… The Arc of Massachusetts 0
Government AffairsHealth PolicyNews January 15, 2026 Governor Maura Healey Announces Plans to Relieve Financial Impacts of Expired Premium Tax Credits, Remove Certain Insurance Prior Authorization and Pre-Approval Requirements This week, Governor Maura Healey announced her plan to relieve some of the financial impacts… Katerina 0
Advocacy SpotlightGovernment AffairsNewsWorkforce Initiative January 15, 2026 Advocacy Spotlight Series | January 2026: Daniel O’Donnell We’re proud to spotlight Daniel O’Donnell, a self-advocate who recently visited the Massachusetts State House… Katerina 1
Government AffairsNews January 8, 2026 The Arc of Massachusetts and AFAM Advocates Meet with Representatives and Staff to Discuss the Blue Envelope Bill On Wednesday, January 7, The Arc of Massachusetts and AFAM were excited to be at… Katerina 0
Government AffairsHealth PolicyNews January 5, 2026 Expansion of Coverage of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) for Individuals with Down Syndrome In 2025, the Massachusetts legislature passed "An Act regarding Applied Behavioral Analysis for Down syndrome,"… Katerina 0
Federal IssuesGovernment AffairsHealth PolicyMedicaidNews January 5, 2026 Overview of 2026 Changes from the Federal Reconciliation Bill Beginning in 2026, several changes from the federal “Big Ugly Bill” will go into effect… The Arc of Massachusetts 0
Government AffairsNews January 1, 2026 Income Tax Exemption Now Covers Massachusetts PCA Program A recent IRS Private Letter Ruling has expanded the “difficulty of care” income tax exclusion… Katerina 0
Federal IssuesGovernment AffairsMedicaidNewsWorkforce Initiative December 21, 2025 The Arc of Massachusetts, IDD/Autism Alliance Send Letter to Governor Healey on Crucial Budget Priorities, Addressing “The Perfect Storm” of Challenges The Arc of Massachusetts, leading the IDD/Autism Alliance, recently wrote a letter to Governor Maura… Katerina 0