Advocacy

Data breaches are now so commonplace that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless. But even if your personal information is out there, you can protect your identity with these simple but important steps.

Demand lower prescription drug prices!

Survey finds Medicare Beneficiaries at Risk from Card-Replacement Scams

By Mike Batista, Director of Advocacy and Outreach, AARP Montana

Social Security’s long-term financial picture is one that is now vital for our leaders to address. Doing nothing is not an option

Medicare contributes $1.9 billion to Montana’s economy, equivalent to 19% of state and local government spending in the state, according to a new report from AARP. Medicare also covers more than 203,000 Montanans.

AARP Montana Leaders Press Congress on Issues Vital to Older Americans

Position Announcement: Director of Advocacy

By Claudia Clifford, AARP Montana Advocacy Director

AARP Montana helped score a major victory for consumers in the 2017 legislative session. A new state law repeals a rule that allowed NorthWestern Energy to pass electricity supply costs on to consumers, with no limits on such things as consulting fees and travel expenses. The change gives the Montana Public Service Commission the authority to control these costs.