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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.
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JAN 10, 2025
AARP Mississippi invites local eligible non-profit organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 5, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. AARP Community Challenge grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places, transportation, housing, digital connections, and more. Now in its ninth year, the program is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for all residents, especially those age 50 and older.
AARP educates younger generations about long-term care needs as one in four Californians is expected to be over age 60 by 2030.
AARP Wisconsin is working with leaders in cities across the state to address affordable housing challenges — including joining other advocates to host a Housing Week event in Madison, working with city leaders to study housing options in Appleton, and leading walking tours in Milwaukee. In 2024, La Crosse also passed an ordinance to allow the construction of accessory dwelling units.
AARP South Carolina will advocate this year for lawmakers to increase the personal needs allowance in skilled nursing facilities.
With the state legislative session getting underway, AARP is advocating for Medicaid expansion, allowing an estimated 125,000 Mississippians to gain health coverage. The expansion would be largely funded by the federal government; Mississippi is one of 10 states that has not already done so, under provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
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Adult day centers can be a way for caregivers to take a needed break, while giving their loved ones a chance to interact with their peers.
AARP Virginia will be hosting a wide-ranging series of Black History Month events in February—from virtual presentations to museum visits and a cemetery tour.
AARP Idaho and the Idaho State Tax Commission are working to let people know about the state’s property tax reduction program.
AARP Hawai‘i will hold a series of in-person brain health workshops in February, led by Amy Kelley, an AARP volunteer speaker and certified personal trainer.
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