Attorney General’s Elder Hotline Commonewalth of Massachusetts

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Narrative

Information and Referral Service for Elders, as well as consumer mediation when necessary.

The Elder Hotline is available to callers Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The hotline provides a valuable service to Massachusetts' senior citizens, their families, and others seeking information about elder-related issues and programs throughout the Commonwealth. The hotline, which is staffed by senior volunteers, provides dispute resolution services and is a comprehensive resource for information and referral on a full range of concerns. Common concerns include:

• Debt and debt collection practices
• Health insurance
• Home improvement
• Landlord/tenant issues
• Long-term care insurance
• Scam awareness
• Telemarketing

Service Types

• Disability Awareness
• Discrimination

Program Type

• Information/Referral

Populations Served

• Elderly Person with disabilities

Ages Served

• 60 +

Accessibility Features

• Elevators
• Near Public Transportation

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service