As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older Kansans—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.
On the third Friday of each month, AARP Kansas will offer virtual Fraud Watch Network presentations about how to identify and avoid frequent scams targeting Kansans.
In April, AARP Kansas held a Tele-Townhall to create awareness about popular scams that are circulating this time of year and to offer information and resources on how to avoid them. Participants on the call from Kansas and Missouri also asked questions about frauds and scams they have encountered.
Governor Laura Kelly is encouraging Kansans to apply for funds available through the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) to help pay high electricity bills caused by extremely cold temperatures. Due to the severe cold weather the state experienced in February, Kansans may see higher than usual utility costs.
Are you searching for answers about how the COVID-19 Vaccine will be distributed in Kansas and how you can get vaccinated? AARP Kansas invites you to participate in a Telephone Town Hall meeting on Thursday, March 4 at 10:00 a.m. We'll be talking to Governor Kelly's Chief Advisor for COVID-19 Coordination for Kansas Marci Nielsen, PhD., and hear the latest updates about the vaccine distribution--especially for Kansans age 50 and older.