AARP NE leaders on Capitol Hill to press for responsible solutions on Medicare & Social Security

AARP NE leaders on Capitol Hill to press for responsible solutions on Medicare & Social Security

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

Advocacy | Nebraska AARP volunteer and staff leaders from Nebraska and every other state in the nation 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 members of Nebraska’s congressional delegation and their staff, AARP Nebraska urged our representatives to have a separate debate on Social Security and to back specific proposals that would strengthen Medicare and the health care system overall. “Our …

The ABCs of Medicare (D too!)

The ABCs of Medicare (D too!)

Posted on 05/31/2013 by | AARP Nebraska | Comments

Events | Health & Wellbeing | Local Resources | Nebraska Are you new to Medicare or want a refresher? We’re here to help. AARP and Nebraska’s Senior Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) are teaming up to present the ABCs of Medicare in Beatrice and Fairbury on June 4 and June 6. Get the most out of your Medicare benefits. Attend one of our FREE events below to learn more about Medicare costs, coverage and navigating the Medicare system. If you live in Nebraska, have Medicare questions and cannot attend any …

New study finds more Nebraskans 65+ living in poverty

New study finds more Nebraskans 65+ living in poverty

Posted on 05/30/2013 by | AARP Nebraska | Comments

Advocacy | Nebraska | Press A new analysis of Census data showing that more Nebraskans are living in poverty shines a spotlight on harmful cuts to Social Security and Medicare now being considered in Washington that could push even more seniors into poverty. The Kaiser Family Foundation analysis found that 11 percent of Nebraskans 65 and older have incomes below the supplemental poverty line. This compares to seven percent of older Nebraskans living in poverty under the traditional measure. “Some politicians in Washington talk about …

Retired nurse Ann Van Hoff of Omaha was recognized with AARP Nebraska's 2012 Andrus Award for Community Service

Nominate an outstanding 50+ Nebraska volunteer by June 1

Posted on 05/21/2013 by | AARP Nebraska | Comments

Nebraska | Volunteering AARP Nebraska is seeking nominations for its 2013 AARP State Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Nebraskans who are sharing their experience, talent and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. “We want to recognize Nebraskans age 50 and older who are using what they’ve learned in life to make a difference in the lives around them,” said Robin Szwanek, community outreach director with AARP Nebraska. For the first time starting in 2013, Nebraska’s Andrus Award …

State President Bob Eppler: Nebraska Legislature must vote on Medicaid expansion

State President Bob Eppler: Nebraska Legislature must vote on Medicaid expansion

Posted on 05/16/2013 by | AARP Nebraska | Comments

Advocacy | Nebraska Watch AARP Nebraska State President Bob Eppler rally the crowd in support of  LB 577, the Medicaid expansion bill. Eppler made the following remarks at a May 15 public rally on LB 577, now bottled up in the Legislature: I am here today to call on our State Senators to take a vote on LB 577.  It has been difficult to watch the tactical delays on a bill that is so obviously the right thing to do.  It’s been especially …

We stand with 19,000 uninsured Nebraskans ages 45-64

We stand with 19,000 uninsured Nebraskans ages 45-64

Posted on 05/13/2013 by | AARP Nebraska | Comments

Advocacy | Nebraska It’s time to break the impasse on LB 577, the Medicaid expansion bill, and take a fair up or down vote in the Legislature. Currently, a small group of senators is playing games with the health and economic well-being of 54,000 Nebraska adults under age 65 who lack affordable access to medical care. Their actions are preventing the bill from coming up for a vote. AARP’s Public Policy Institute estimates that more than 19,000 Nebraskans between the ages of 45 …

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