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As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
NOV 1, 2025
The Net Equity Program requires broadband internet providers to offer high-speed internet service to eligible households — those that qualify for Medicaid or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — for no more than $40 per month, including taxes and fees.
OCT 28, 2025
AARP Connecticut issued the following statement regarding the final decision by the Connecticut Public Utility Regulatory Authority (PURA) to United Illuminating Company’s (UI) application to amend its rate schedule (Docket 24-10-04).
OCT 22, 2025
AARP’s Annual Highest Volunteer Honor Recognizes Outstanding Volunteers Age 50-Plus
By Natalie Missakian
What a year! Check out the results of our Disrupt Aging workshops in 2018 - and then resolve to #DisruptAging in your community or workplace in 2019. For more info contact CTAARP@aarp.org!
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AARP Connecticut has selected four awardees for its inaugural “ Livable Communities Grant Program” dedicated to fund quick-action projects in Connecticut communities that will help make immediate improvements or jumpstart long-term progress that will support residents.
AARP Connecticut offers members terrific opportunities to save money on enrollment at several schools of higher education.
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Voting in the mid-term elections is easy for some people – just a quick walk around the corner or a short drive to the polling station. But for others, it may seem impossible.
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