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 strongly supports the Paid Family Leave and Paid Sick Leave programs because family caregivers who work shouldn’t have to choose between caring for a loved one and making a living.
The award recognizes outstanding service and is given to a community-minded person 50-plus who most exemplifies the motto of AARP’s founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, “To serve, not to be served.” The award is given annually to one Californian.
Every November, Americans turn the clock back to gain an extra hour of sleep. And although the extra shut-eye sounds dreamy, even a one-hour change in our sleep cycles can affect our sleep patterns for up to one week, according to Harvard Health Publishing.
Up to 1.5 million uninsured California residents between ages 50-64 can be insured through Covered California, the state’s marketplace for health plans under the federal Affordable Care Act.
Medicare changes every year, which means it can get a little complicated when trying to understand what’s new for you. Join us for a free webinar where we’ll discuss the key takeaways from this year’s Medicare changes and what they may mean for your benefits.
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month and AARP California is joining federal law enforcement and other partners to provide you with opportunities to learn how you can avoid frauds and scams.
If a national disaster strikes tomorrow, will you be prepared? In a recent study, FEMA found that only 68% of adults have taken three or more of the basic actions to prepare for an emergency.