Through a voters’ guide, AARP Massachusetts is directing candidates’ attention to the critical issues of protecting Social Security and Medicare and improving home- and community-based care services.
The state Office of Consumer Advocate, which represents consumers in utility issues, was scheduled to shut down July 1 because of existing law that establishes a cutoff for the agency. In a move backed by AARP, lawmakers voted to extend the operation of the office.
In Kentucky, where more than 114,000 people ages 50 to 64 lack health insurance, AARP is asking Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear to commit to Medicaid expansion.
As federal and state officials move to set up New Hampshire’s health insurance marketplace (also called an exchange), AARP and New Hampshire Voices for Health aim to ensure that state residents’ needs and concerns are heard.