Advocacy

Chicago, IL—AARP has released the findings of a survey that said a majority of voters ages 50 plus – including most Trump supporters – oppose specific provisions of the bill that make health care more expensive for older Americans. The survey asked about multiple elements of the health care reform bill and also found that an overwhelming majority want action to lower drug costs.

Skyrocketing health care premiums, cuts in Medicare benefits, elimination of the Healthy Michigan program, reductions in money available for in-home services – these are among concerns older Michiganders shared in personal stories today at a news conference hosted by AARP Michigan about how the proposed American Health Care Act may impact their lives.

Washington, DC — AARP Executive Vice President Nancy LeaMond announced today AARP’s opposition to the House plan that would make harmful changes to our current health care system such as shortening the life of Medicare, hiking costs for those who can least afford higher insurance premiums, risking seniors’ ability to live independently, and giving tax breaks to big drug companies and health insurance companies:

This has been a busy week for President Donald Trump. He’s been signing executive orders, holding high-level meetings — and tweeting up a storm. All of this makes it clear that our 45 th president is eager to deliver quickly on the promises he made during his campaign.

AARP Michigan and the older Michiganders the organization represents had a great year in the State Legislature.

By Melissa Preddy

Legislation allowing state-regulated nurses with advanced degrees -- known as advance practice registered nurses (APRNs) -- to prescribe drugs and make house calls passed the Senate and moved to the Governor.

Telehealth gained a foothold in Michigan during the lame duck session of the Legislature.

From MLive

The Michigan House is considering bills on Tuesday that would erode retirees’ benefits. Please contact your State Representative to urge a NO vote!