It's halftime for the Indiana General Assembly! It’s been a busy session thus far with the AARP Indiana Volunteer Legislative Team hard at work talking to legislators about bill to help protect the financial future of older Hoosiers. At the same time, Legislative Director, Ambre Marr has been busy testifying on behalf of AARP Indiana in multiple House and Senate committees. See them all in action below!
Mobile Integrated Health (MIH) is improving access to care for Hoosiers across the state. However, funding for these programs continues to be a challenge. See how Indiana communities are filling the healthcare gaps as well as working to maintain and grow these important programs.
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
We know that property taxes are critical to the well-being of our communities. But for too many of our neighbors, rising property taxes are threatening their ability to stay in their homes as they age. We urge you to take a listen to this conversation with experts and state leaders about Indiana property taxes.
Find free online and in-person local events designed with you in mind. Discover fun exercise classes, healthy cooking demos, helpful workshops, and more.
The AARP Indiana team is off and running in 2025! To kickoff the year, volunteers and staff met with Senator Todd Young and Congressman Rudy Yakym to discuss the Credit for Caring Act. Read on for more information about the Credit for Caring Act and how their meetings went.
AARP will advocate for property tax relief for older residents during the state’s 2025 legislative session. Among the options it wants lawmakers to consider: allowing Hoosiers to defer payments or to pay in smaller installments, versus large lump-sum payments.
It is important that Hoosiers of all ages understand the importance and impact of Social Security. In this short video series, AARP Indiana volunteers provide brief overviews on various topics surrounding Social Security, from the history of the program, to where you can find additional resources.
AARP Indiana and the Indiana Housing & Community Development Authority have teamed up on a grant program geared toward improving the quality of life for Hoosiers 50 and older. The program has helped fund new pickleball courts, public park renovations and a paddle sports launch site.
AARP Indiana volunteers and staff had a successful October in Fort Wayne with two important wins! Read more about their accomplishments at the October 22nd Fort Wayne City Council Meeting!
Continuing the efforts to ensure that transportation issues do not prohibit residents from being able to vote in this year’s election, AARP Indiana is sponsoring fare-free rides on the public transit systems in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Gary, and Evansville on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5.