AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement related to comments about changes at the Social Security Administration (SSA).
The acting head of the Social Security Administration (SSA) on Feb. 19 sought to reassure older Americans that payments will continue as usual and that Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff have limited access to its systems, amid growing concerns over service disruptions and the privacy of beneficiaries’ personal data.
Older Americans depend on services provided by the Social Security Administration, whether it be over the phone, online, or face-to-face at local field offices.
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
AARP Arizona encourages service members and veterans to take advantage of Be Connected, a statewide effort to help them access support programs and resources designed for Arizona’s more than 600,000 active-duty military personnel, veterans and their families.
Statement by Dana Marie Kennedy, State Director of AARP Arizona, on the Arizona Superior Court ruling (Phoenix Newspapers, Inc. et al. v. Arizona Department of Health Services et al.) to withhold information about COVID-19 cases and deaths in the state’s nursing homes and long-term care facilities:
Arizona residents who are APS customers have options to help pay their energy bills. Assistance programs are available for qualifying customers, including discounts, one-time assistance during a crisis, and even programs for residents who rely on electricity to keep necessary medical equipment working.