Jessica Prell

AARP Wisconsin today applauds Governor Scott Walker’s announcement that Family Care will be expanded into seven northeastern Wisconsin counties that have previously indicated they are ready to take on the long-term care program as soon as possible.

AARP Wisconsin is seeking nominations for its 2014 AARP State Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors those individuals who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives in their communities.

The deadline for open enrollment in the new health insurance marketplace is TODAY, March 31st. However, the deadline has been extended for those consumers who were “in line” but who haven’t been able to complete enrollment.

Throughout his entire working life, Jim Lamont of Milton has tried to play by the rules so that he and his wife Wilma could enjoy their retirement without worrying whether they’d be able to make ends meet.

By Rex Owens, AARP Wisconsin Volunteer Advocate

All Wisconsinites deserve the opportunity to age with dignity in their own homes and communities – secure in the knowledge that their health, safety, finances and long-term care are well taken care of. That’s why we will continue to push for legislation that makes life better for all of us as we age. Here’s what we’re focusing on in 2014:

Baby Boomers across Wisconsin and the country are learning the hard way what many retired folks already know all too well…

By Jean C. Setzfand, Vice President of the Financial Security team in the Education and Outreach group at AARP

Considering that your Social Security benefits are actually derived from a tax you’ve already paid, it’s strange that your monthly benefit may also be taxed, isn’t it? But so it goes.

While AARP continues to work towards strengthening Social Security for current and future generations, we also recognize the need to educate and advocate for issues that help Wisconsinites plan for a financially secure retirement.