AARP is launching Countdown to 90 Years—a recognition and call to action leading up to the 90th anniversary of Social Security on August 14, 2025. For nine decades, Social Security has been a stable and reliable foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans—and we believe it must remain that way for generations to come.
A new AARP survey, released in conjunction with Social Security’s 90th anniversary, confirms that Americans highly value Social Security, and even more so than five years ago. The vast majority of Americans – 95% of Republicans, 98% of Democrats, and 93% of Independents – consider Social Security vital to the financial security of all Americans, and 67% believe it is even more important for retirees than it was five years ago.
Medicare and other healthcare programs in danger if House Bill 2553 is signed by Governor Brownback. AARP is asking its members and all Kansans to contact the Governor (contact information below) and urge him to veto House Bill 2553. The following letter to the editor by AARP Kansas volunteer David Wilson explains why: