AARP Arizona Commends Governor, Legislators for Medicaid Expansion

Posted on 06/17/2013 by | AARP Arizona | Comments

Arizona | Press FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2013 CONTACT: Cynthia J. Fagyas, cfagyas@aarp.org AARP ARIZONA COMMENDS GOVERNOR, LEGISLATORS FOR MEDICAID EXPANSION -AARP Among 400 Groups Supporting Bill, Signed Today- (Phoenix, AZ) — Flanked by a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers, and numerous stakeholders that included AARP Arizona, Governor Jan Brewer today signed historic legislation that will restore and expand Medicaid coverage for thousands of vulnerable Arizonans. “Over the last five months, more than 400 community groups have rallied behind our effort,” said Governor …

Governor Brewer Signs Historic Medicaid Expansion Legislation

Governor Brewer Signs Historic Medicaid Expansion Legislation

Posted on 06/17/2013 by | AARP Arizona | Comments

Advocacy | Arizona | Events AARP Arizona volunteers and staff were among those in attendance at the State Capitol in Phoenix June 17 to watch Governor Brewer sign historic legislation to expand Arizona’s Medicaid Program, AHCCCS. Watch.

Coconino County Honord on 2013 List of Best Employers for Workers Over 50

Posted on 06/17/2013 by | AARP Arizona | Comments

Press FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 17, 2013 CONTACT: Cynthia J. Fagyas – cfagyas@aarp.org COCONINO COUNTY HONORED ON 2013 LIST OF BEST EMPLOYERS FOR WORKERS OVER 50 County among Top 50 Named by AARP and Society for Human Resource Management (Flagstaff, AZ) – Coconino County, based in Flagstaff, has been honored by AARP and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) as one of the 2013 Best Employers for Workers Over 50. Coconino County joins a diverse group of health systems, corporations, …

Leadership and Courage Brings Hope to Thousands of Arizonans

Leadership and Courage Brings Hope to Thousands of Arizonans

Posted on 06/14/2013 by | AARP Arizona | Comments

Advocacy | Arizona By AARP Arizona State Director David Mitchell AARP Arizona thanks Governor Jan Brewer and the bipartisan coalition of lawmakers at the Arizona Legislature for their leadership and courage in passing the expansion of our Arizona Medicaid (AHCCCS) program. Their efforts bring hope to thousands of vulnerable Arizonans who will now be able to receive health care coverage under AHCCCS. AARP commends this coalition of lawmakers that reached across the aisle and stood strong for what is right for the hardworking …

Capitol Hill Visits Stress Separate Social Security Debate

Capitol Hill Visits Stress Separate Social Security Debate

Posted on 06/13/2013 by | AARP Arizona | Comments

Advocacy | Arizona AARP volunteers and staff from across the country visited lawmakers June 12 to express opposition to the President’s proposed Social Security benefit cut known as Chained CPI and to support responsible solutions to strengthen Medicare. Meeting with Arizona’s Congressional Delegation including members of their staff, AARP Arizona State President Carl Erickson and AARP Arizona State Director David Mitchell urged them to have a separate debate on Social Security and to back specific proposals that would strengthen Medicare and the health …

AARP Volunteers Visit Capitol Hill to Urge Social Security Debate

AARP Volunteers Visit Capitol Hill to Urge Social Security Debate

Posted on 06/12/2013 by | AARP Arizona | Comments

Arizona | Press FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 12, 2013 CONTACT: Cynthia J. Fagyas, cfagyas@aarp.org AARP Volunteers from Every State Visit Capitol Hill Today to Urge Separate Social Security Debate, Press for Responsible Solutions to Strengthen Medicare (WASHINGTON, DC) – Volunteers and staff from AARP visited Capitol Hill today to express opposition to the President’s proposed Social Security benefit cut known as Chained CPI and to support responsible solutions to strengthen Medicare. Meeting with Arizona’s Congressional Delegation including members of their staff, AARP Arizona …

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