Advocacy

A lifesaving new law caps insulin costs for people with Medicare, saving people with diabetes hundreds of dollars per year. Now, 8,403 Marylanders enrolled in Medicare prescription drug plans will have peace of mind knowing that they will no longer have to pay more than $35 a month for the insulin they need to stay healthy.

The unpaid care provided by the 760,000 caregivers in Maryland is valued at $12.5 billion, according to new state data available in AARP’s latest report in the Valuing the Invaluable series. This is a $2.9 billion increase in unpaid contributions since the last report was released in 2019. The report highlights the growing scope and complexity of family caregiving and highlights actions needed to address the many challenges of caring for parents, spouses, and other loved ones.

Jim Campbell, AARP Maryland's volunteer state president, has dedicated five decades of his life to helping older adults live independently.

Lobby Day Focused on Marylanders Aged 50-Plus

AARP volunteer advocates celebrate gains for older Marylanders.

The measure would incentivize expansion in underserved communities.

Governor Wes Moore has tapped Keswick CEO Carmel Roques to head the state's deparment of aging.

AARP Maryland has a full plate of priorities to raise with lawmakers in Annapolis as a legislative session begins this month.

AARP advocates on policy issues that matter most to Maryland residents age 50 and over and their families. In our state legislative advocacy efforts, we rely on our hundreds of volunteers and more than 800,000 members across Maryland.

We recently asked gubernatorial candidates what they would do, if elected, to support and advance the interests and concerns of our members, their families, and all Marylanders aged 50-plus. Here are their written responses.