Annual Membership Dues Structure for: Private Care Agencies

Our private care agencies are billed based on a tiered fee schedule, determined by their revenue from non-certified (private care) services from the agency's previous fiscal year. This tier schedule is posted on our website for easy reference.

1. Private Care Limited Membership

• During the previous fiscal year, an agency with no revenue from private care services in Massachusetts qualifies for the "Limited Private Care Membership Category."
• Additionally, an out-of-state agency considering operating in Massachusetts, but not currently doing so, is eligible for this membership.
• All Private Care Limited Memberships are billed at $900 annually.
• Note: Limited Memberships are not granted voting rights.

2. Private Care Revenue Dues (from Section 2a)

Dues for private care revenue are calculated based on the agency's revenue from non-certified services. The dues are structured as follows:

• If Revenue < $1,125,000: $900
• If Revenue is between $1.125M and $6M: Revenue × 0.0008
• If Revenue > $6M: $4,800

Please take a look at the full tier schedule here for more details.

3. Additional Fees

• Directory Town Listings:
  • The first 25 towns included in your business profile are free.
  • If you serve more than 25 towns, there is a $15 charge per additional town.

4. Dues Calculation

• Private Care Dues: Based on the revenue tier for private care services (from Section 2a).
• Franchise/Chain Discount:
  • If 2–3 agencies join: 10% discount
  • If 4–5 agencies join: 15% discount
  • If 6 or more agencies join: 20% discount

    This discount is based on the number of agencies that are active members of the Alliance at the time of application and first payment.

• Pro-Rating for New Members:
  • If joining after 10/01: 25% off dues
  • If joining after 01/01: 50% off dues
  • If joining after 04/01: 75% off dues
• Additional Town Charge: $15 per town for each additional town over 25.

5. Total Annual Dues

The total dues will be the sum of all components listed above.

Please access the full schedule here for the complete tier schedule and specific revenue thresholds.

Membership runs from 7/1 through 6/30 of every year.