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H 3209MASSACHUSETTSSession 194thState Billin committee

Massachusetts establishes Age-Friendly Employer Certification program and tax credits for employing workers aged 55 and older

Original title: An Act modernizing workforce opportunities for older workers

Last action · March 16, 2026: Accompanied a study order, see H5237Sponsor: Alice Peisch

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What This Bill Would Do

Massachusetts creates an Age-Friendly Employer Certification program offering tax credits up to $2,500 and up to 25% for employers providing flexible work arrangements, caregiver accommodations, training, and health insurance to workers aged 55 and older, effective January 1, 2026.

Why it matters

Local businesses adopting certified practices gain annual tax credits and financial offsets for employing and supporting older workers, while workers aged 55 and older gain expanded access to flexible schedules, training programs, and caregiver accommodations.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

older workers

Individuals aged 55 or older receive expanded access to flexible schedules, remote work, job-sharing, training programs, and caregiver accommodations.

Directly affected

employers

Businesses can apply for certification and claim annual state tax credits for wages, training, health benefits, and caregiver accommodations provided to older workers.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What qualifies an employer for the Age-Friendly Employer Certification program?

Employers must provide older workers (aged 55 or older) with remote or hybrid work opportunities, job-sharing arrangements, flexible or part-time schedules, and equal opportunity hiring and retention practices.

What financial incentives are available to certified age-friendly employers?

Certified employers may receive tax credits up to $2,500 for first-year wages of qualified older workers, up to 15 per cent of the cost for caregiver accommodations for employees 62 or older, up to $2,500 for older worker training programs, and up to 25 per cent (capped at $2,500 per worker annually) for extended health insurance benefits.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

4 actions

Mar 16, 2026House
Accompanied a study order, see H5237
Jun 12, 2025Joint
Hearing scheduled for 06/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
Feb 27, 2025Senate
Senate concurred
Feb 27, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to the committee on Revenue

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Connected Entities

Massachusetts division of insurance, Massachusetts executive office of labor and workforce development, Massachusetts department of revenue and 2 more

OrganizationMassachusetts division of insurance“Oversees compliance and reporting for health insurance benefits”Map →

OrganizationMassachusetts executive office of labor and workforce development“Administers certification and tax credits”Map →

OrganizationMassachusetts department of revenue“Promulgates regulations to implement and enforce the tax credits”Map →

OrganizationMassachusetts executive office of health and human services“Oversees caregiver-support-related claims”Map →

OrganizationMassachusetts office of business development“Promulgates regulations establishing an application process”Map →

Sources

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malegislature.gov

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