Dues Information

The MSO offers members many different dues classifications. Members within the first 10 years of original licensure receive a discounted rate. In addition, the MSO offers partial-practice dues discounts to optometrists who may not practice full-time. Please call us for details at 508-875-7900 or email  info@maoptometry.org.

1. LIFE Members - You will see an OPTIONAL $99 fee to help defray the continued costs of your membership. We want to thank you in advance for paying this amount should you choose to do so.

2. Partial Practice - We currently offer a partial practice rate for those who do not work full time but still wish to maintain their MSO/AOA membership. Please contact us at info@maoptometry.org and let us know how many hours a week you work. We can then let you know what your MSO/AOA dues would be.

3. Retired with Benefits - Must be a current member in good standing for at least one year prior to the transition into retired with benefits membership.  Must not be receiving compensation for optometrically related activities. The retired with benefits rate for the MSO/AOA is $100.

3. Financial Hardship - If you are currently experiencing a financial hardship but would like to continue your membership, please contact us at info@maoptometry.org. The MSO/AOA will work with you during this difficult time to help ease the burden.

4. The MSO will assess a $50 per year administration fee for paying dues over time. If dues are paid in full the $50 fee is waived. The fee will not be assessed until January 31, 2026. Therefore if you are paying your dues in full submit the entire balance on your statement and have it reach us by January 31, 2026.

5. The MSO will keep all dues classifications unchanged for 2026. There is no increases in dues from the MSO in 2026. The AOA has increased their dues by $27. for 2026.

6. The MSO will accept checks for full year payments only, otherwise payment must be made via debit or credit cards.

7. Please notify the MSO office in writing, no later than January 31, 2026 if your dues classification has or will change for 2026 (for example going from full time to partial practice or retired, etc.).