Lupe Wissel of Eagle, who has served AARP Idaho as state director since October 2015, has announced her retirement, effective June 6, 2025. Over her career, including ten in her current position, Wissel’s work includes serving more than 10 years with the U.S. Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs and working more than 14 years on Capitol Hill.
AARP Idaho Executive Council member Tom Ressler has received the 2024 Spirit of Freedom: Idaho Veterans Service Award. Senator Crapo created the award in 2002 to recognize Idaho veterans and volunteers for their outstanding service to our country and its veterans.
In an ever-changing—and often confusing—political and media environment, AARP is continuing to fight on behalf of our members to protect Social Security.
In 2024 there were over 10,000 reports of fraud in Idaho totaling $53.9M in losses. AARP Idaho will offer tips on how to protect yourself from fraud as part of a telephone town hall with a federal official who has worked for decades ferreting out scams and deceptive and unfair business practices.
AARP Idaho invites members and their guests to connect with AARP staff, volunteers and one another when the Idaho Steelheads host the Rapid City Rush, on Saturday, Dec. 17. The hockey game begins at 7 p.m. at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise. The $16 discount tickets include a rinkside meal of hot dog, chips and soft drink.
Medicare can be confusing...but it doesn't have to be! Did you know that Medicare choices can impact your financial security? Join AARP Idaho and the Idaho Department of Insurance Senior Health Advisors in Caldwell, Idaho Falls, Pocatello and Post Falls to get your Medicare questions answered in person by the experts. You'll learn the basics of the Medicare program, who is eligible, what is covered, how your choice can impact financial security, and what resources are available. Gain insight into the Medicare program and how to best optimize your benefits.
This fall, AARP Idaho is encouraging Medicare beneficiaries to read their annual Notice of Change and to review their health and prescription drug plan options for 2017 during Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 th – December 7 th). Given the trend in high prescription medication prices, consumers are advised to pay close attention to their Medicare Part D drug plan options to help save money.
AARP Idaho announced today that Lynn Young of Meridian was selected to receive the 2016 Andrus Award for Community Service, the Association’s most prestigious volunteer award. Each year AARP honors the legacy of AARP founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, with the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service. This award is a symbol of the power of individuals to make a difference in the lives of others. AARP Idaho state director Lupe Wissel will present the honor to Young at an upcoming ceremony in Boise.
AARP Idaho will host a telephone town hall on Monday, Oct. 24, at 11:30 a.m. to discuss timely health insurance issues that affect older Idahoans, such as Medicare open enrollment and Medicare fraud.
AARP Idaho is pleased to welcome Becky Young of Blackfoot, as the new state coordinator of the Driver Safety Program in Idaho. As state coordinator, Young will organize and oversee all of the volunteer driver safety instructors who teach courses in cities and towns across the Gem State.