Rep. Stanley Honored as 2024 State Champion by MassPACE

The Massachusetts State Association of PACE Programs (MassPACE) has recognized Rep. Stanley as a 2024 State Champion for his leadership and commitment to elder care. He joins Elder Affairs Co-Chair Sen. Jehlen and her senior policy advisor, Vicki Halal, in receiving this honor. Rep. Stanley expressed his gratitude to MassPACE Executive Director Jennifer Maynard and Board President Kristine Bostek, Senior Vice President of Fallon Health PACE programs, for the recognition, highlighting MassPACE’s essential advocacy for the Commonwealth’s 28 PACE centers. These centers and their interdisciplinary teams enable thousands of Massachusetts residents to remain in the comfort of their own homes or communities.

Since 2019, MassPACE has recognized State Champions at its annual meeting for their efforts in advancing PACE-related legislation and policy and for building awareness of the PACE program’s impact on older adults in the Commonwealth. As House Chair of the Elder Affairs Committee, Rep. Stanley championed the inclusion of PACE in MassHealth outreach in the FY25 budget, helping ensure more older adults have access to essential programs that support community-based living. His ongoing work on the Long-Term Care Reform bill also promises strengthened financial and consumer protections for older residents.

Learn more about PACE’s Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. https://masspace.net/what-is-pace/