AARP, SBA offer help for encore entrepreneurs

AARP, SBA offer help for encore entrepreneurs

Posted on 03/6/2014 by | AARP Michigan | Comments

Events | Michigan | Money & Work                                                                                                      AARP and the U.S. Small     Business Administration will team up again this year to improve the chances for success of “encore entrepreneurs” – people 50 and older who are starting a business – at free workshops in Jackson, Traverse City, Grand Rapids and Lansing during April.  The joint venture will match older entrepreneurs with successful business owners and community leaders for assistance and advice about such things as creating a business plan, securing financing and effective marketing. The Michigan …

Many Uninsured Michiganders Are Eligible for Coverage

Many Uninsured Michiganders Are Eligible for Coverage

Posted on 03/1/2014 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Michigan The state’s approach to Medicaid expansion received federal approval in December, and the program—called Healthy Michigan—will begin in April. Individuals with annual income up to $15,282 and couples with income up to $20,628 may be eligible. Participants must share costs through copayments and income-based premiums but can reduce their costs by enrolling in a healthy behaviors component. “This program is particularly important to uninsured people who are over 50 but too young for Medicare,” said Jacqueline Morrison, AARP state director. About …

Announcement on Medicaid expansion application expected in mid-March

Announcement on Medicaid expansion application expected in mid-March

Posted on 02/27/2014 by | AARP Michigan | Comments

Advocacy | Health & Wellbeing | Michigan From Gonger News Service Community Health Director James Haveman told a House subcommittee on Wednesday that he hoped to be able to announce by mid-March when individuals could apply for Medicaid coverage under expanded eligibility requirements enacted by the Legislature in 2013.  Once an announcement is made, he expected people should be able to actually sign up in April, with their coverage effective still effective on April 1, Mr. Haveman said to reporters after the meeting with the House Community …

Review AARP Michigan's 2014 legislative agenda

Review AARP Michigan’s 2014 legislative agenda

Posted on 02/24/2014 by | AARP Michigan | Comments

Advocacy | Michigan AARP Michigan advocates on policy issues that matter the most to Michigan residents age 50 and over and their families. In 2014, these issues include financial security; affordable, quality health care; and age-friendly communities in which to live. In our state legislative advocacy efforts, AARP relies on more than 200 AARP Michigan volunteers, a state office with 13 staff members  headquartered in Lansing and our 1.4 million Michigan members. Read in detail about the 2014 Legislative Agenda here: LegislativeAgenda2 18 …

Social Security cut not in Obama budget

Social Security cut not in Obama budget

Posted on 02/21/2014 by | AARP Michigan | Comments

Advocacy | Michigan WASHINGTON, DC—AARP Executive Vice President Nancy A. LeaMond released the following statement in reaction to reports that the Social Security benefit cut called Chained CPI would not be in President Obama’s FY2015 budget proposal: “We’re pleased that the President has recognized that Social Security should be kept separate from the rest of the federal budget, and should not be part of any proposal that would cut benefits to reduce the deficit.  As the President and Congress work to address the …

AARP Live! looks at how to create a caregiving plan

AARP Live! looks at how to create a caregiving plan

Posted on 02/19/2014 by | AARP Michigan | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Home & Family | Michigan Amy Goyer, AARP caregiving expert, will share the five steps you can take to create a caregiving plan on the AARP Live! TV show on Thursday Feb. 20. She will also discuss other tips for caregivers, such as how to deal with grief and loss. Submit your questions by calling 877-731-6733, sending a tweet to @aarplive or using #aarplive. Read Goyer’s blog here: http://blog.aarp.org/2014/02/19/amy-goyer-appears-on-aarp-tv/

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