It’s that time of year again, Washingtonians—Medicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner! If you are over age 65, you may qualify for a Medicare plan. Medicare open enrollment is from October 15 to December 7, 2025. Medicare beneficiaries in the District can review, switch, or update their coverage for plans that begin January 1, 2026.
In Washington, D.C., many older Black residents continue to face serious challenges when it comes to accessing quality health care. While recent studies from AARP show signs of progress, they also reveal that deep disparities remain—especially for those living east of the Anacostia River.
Across Pennsylvania, former service members are being misled into financial decisions that could cost them their hard-earned veteran benefits. AARP Pennsylvania is urging veterans and their families to watch out for “pension poaching”—a scam that often begins with a friendly offer to help but can end in financial loss and disqualified benefits.
AARP Foundation Experience Corps is partnering with "Literations" to assemble literacy coaches that will help Bay State first to third graders improve their literacy.
Did you know that active-duty service members and their families are nearly 40% more likely to lose money to scams and fraud than civilians? Scammers often exploit Veteran’s backgrounds, benefits, and sense of trust. AARP is here to help. We offer resources that can prevent you from losing your hard-earned money.
Alison's family's caregiving journey highlights the emotional, financial and logistical challenges families face—and underscores the need for legislative support for family caregiver tax credits. It is a powerful reminder of the strength of multigenerational families and the importance of valuing caregivers.
Providing care to a loved one can be mentally, physically, and emotionally challenging. Policymakers should make finding and providing care easier for family caregivers and better incorporate and recognize family caregivers and their vital role as part of Utah’s long-term care network.
AARP Connecticut issued the following statement regarding the final decision by the Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) to Yankee Gas Services Company’s application to amend its rate schedule (PURA Docket No. 24-12-01).