Advocacy

Poll Highlights Affordability, Crime, and Housing as Top Voter Concerns 94% Say Cost of Living in NYC Is a Serious Problem; 62% think city is headed in the wrong direction

While we’re encouraged that SSA is listening to concerns about customer service, we’re not going to take potential improvements for granted. The incoming Social Security Administrator needs to focus on delivering effective and efficient customer service to everyone who needs access to Social Security.

The nomination deadline runs from April 15 - July 15, 2025. Recognize volunteers 50+ who make a powerful difference in their community today!

Here is the list of topics committee chairs brought to the Management Council before learning they will only have four meeting days.

An annual lobby day at the Arkansas State Capitol brought out AARP members to advocate for caregiving, retirement legislation.

AARP fought plan that would have forced many to go to SSA office in person to apply

SB 76 passes Senate Judiciary

The Social Security Administration confirmed to AARP that beginning April 14, they will allow all claim types to be completed over the telephone as they previously had been. This includes Retirement, Survivors, and Auxiliary (Spouse or Child) benefits that SSA previously announced would require in-person identity proofing, in addition to Social Security Disability Insurance, Medicare, and SSI.

Agency’s decision to maintain phone services for all claim types is welcomed news

A specialized $350 million hospital to treat brain disorders will soon become a reality in South Carolina.