AARP Colorado

Scammers follow the news. They have noticed that as a result of the pandemic many Americans have lost their job and had to file for unemployment insurance. Because of this trend scammers have been using the personal information of millions of Americans to fraudulently file for unemployment benefits in their name. Thousands of retired Coloradans have been notified that benefits have been filed for in their name, despite not having worked in many years. If you received this notification, don’t panic! Follow a few important steps:

Under Colorado law, residents 55 and older who complete the AARP Smart Driver course qualify for a three-year discount on their auto policy premiums, depending on their insurance carrier.

Earlier this year, AARP Colorado El Comité member Polly Baca was awarded the Governor’s Citizenship Medal for Vanguard Legacy by Gov. Jared Polis for her lifetime of community leadership.

The Mexican Cultural Center in collaboration with Telemundo Denver announces the 1st Annual Virtual Celebration of "Día del Niño: Celebrating All Children."

Join AARP Colorado for this very important film and discussion about the economic impact that COVID-19 is taking on Hispanic communities, immigrants, as well as our essential workers.

AARP Colorado's volunteer advocates submitted testimony to the Colorado Legislature in support of House Bill 21-1075, “Replace the Term Illegal Alien,” by using email and the legislature’s web access system, and Gov. Jared Polis signed it into law April 15.

Have you received a phone call offering you an updated Medicare card, a back brace or knee brace? Or have you received an offer for a free DNA test kit? It is not uncommon for Medicare beneficiaries to receive these types of fraudulent solicitations. Any medical equipment or test paid for my Medicare must be ordered by your physician. If you receive one of these solicitations here a few tips to keep in mind:

Hunker Down by Robert F. Benjamin is a timely, heartwarming romantic comedy about older, single adults grappling with isolation during COVID times. During the spring 2020 shutdown, out of desperation, a lonely widow (Bari, played by Anne Myers) pleads to visit with her curmudgeonly neighbor (Kevin, played by Tim Fishbaugh) to meet up. He begrudgingly agrees to meeting on Zoom which sets them off on a journey that surprises them both. .

The Office of the Denver Clerk and Recorder* needs your opinion NOW!

AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Program Provides Free Tax Prep Help; Appointments Are Required