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.
Sixty years ago, President Lyndon Johnson signed Medicare into law, giving all Americans over age 65 access to health coverage. Here in Delaware, about 242,000 residents are enrolled in Medicare. That includes traditional Medicare from the federal government, and from insurance companies that offer Medicare Advantage.
AARP Delaware will hold a virtual discussion on Wednesday, Sept. 20, to help veterans and their families learn how to spot fraud and to protect themselves.
AARP Delaware is pushing for changes to state law that would add price gouging during a national emergency and consumer fraud on social media to the definition of “unfair business practices.”