Gov. Gretchen Whitmer proposed in her State of the State address a Prescription Drug Pricing Advisory Task Force with an eye to cutting skyrocketing costs that are hurting Michigan families.
Executive order for Prescription Drug Advisory Task Force announced in State of the State address aims at curbing the skyrocketing costs of lifesaving and quality-of-life medications. AARP is leading a national campaign to cut prescription drug prices.
AARP Age-friendly program to be integrated into Michigan Aging & Adult Service Agency's three-year state plan. Community conversations in 16 communities will attempt to identify the highest needs of, and greatest opportunities for, older adults.
Tax-Aide is the nation's largest free tax preparation and assistance program. In Michigan last year, Tax-Aide helped more than 65,000 taxpayers and returns for those filers was more than $28 million. Help is provided at 150 sites across the state.
Veteran of non-profit, public and private sectors in Detroit, Price is the new AARP Michigan Associate State Director for Community Outreach in the metro area. 'She hits the ground running.'
Elijah E. Cummings Act caps out-of-pocket Rx costs, enables Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices, reinvests $500 billion in savings over 10 years back into Medicare for new dental, hearing, vision benefits.