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Advocacy in Massachusetts

Help the hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts residents living with arthritis. You can raise awareness and help eliminate barriers to care for you or your loved ones by joining the Arthritis Foundation’s advocacy program.

Arthritis in Massachusetts

25.2%

population in Massachusetts
affected by arthrtis

1.3M

adults living with diagnosed
arthritis in the state

637K

adults in Massachusetts have activity
limitations caused by arthritis

35%

adults in Massachusetts with
arthritis have work limitations

Make Your Voice Heard in our Action Center  
Check out our central hub that makes taking action simple and easy – learn about your legislator, track legislation, become an Advocate and more! 

State Fact Sheet 
Find out how arthritis affects people in Massachusetts and what you can do to make a difference. 

State of Your Health 
If you are experiencing a barrier to care, you should contact your insurance commissioner, who can help address your situation. Please be sure to view our Massachusetts Division of Insurance fact sheet that gives instructions on how to appeal, request an external review or file a complaint with your insurance commissioner. 

Story Bank

Share Your Story

You are the expert of your own experience with arthritis. Share your story with us today!
 

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Advocate for What's Right

As an Arthritis Advocate, you’ll feel good about taking action to make health care more accessible. Help shift the policy and public perception that affects those living with arthritis.

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