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AARP New Jersey educates and advocates on behalf of those 50+ on issues that are important to them, their families, and to all Garden State residents.
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older adults—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
Starting January 2026, Social Security payments will increase by 2.8%. This cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) means the average monthly retirement payment will rise by about $56, from $2,015 to $2,071. Survivor benefits will go up by roughly $52, and disability payments will increase by $44. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will see their first boosted payment on December, payable in January 2026.
AARP New Jersey has teamed up with ONNJ for the television series, The Power of Us, hosted by State Director Chris Widelo.
New Data Show 26% Of Adults In New Jersey Provide Care, Spotlighting Urgent Need for Action to Support Family Caregivers
This year’s Summit, “Unmasking the Impostors,” gathered participants to learn about fraud and scams and how to protect themselves.
AARP New Jersey will join the state’s Hispanic and South Asian communities in celebrating their heritage this fall with a mix of in- person and virtual events.
Join AARP New Jersey at two Rutgers Football games this fall!
The AARP Smart Driver Course is a driving refresher course that features research-based curriculum. The six-hour course is now the nation’s largest driving refresher course designed for drivers age 50.
Read more about additional property tax relief for older New Jerseyans, including a new program, StayNJ, that will go into effect in 2026.
Legislation Establishes a Drug Affordability Council and Out-of-pocket Caps on Life-Saving Medications
The next generation of scam calls will be powered by artificial intelligence, says Doug Shadel. “The technology is here, and it’s going to get better,” says Shadel, who will be a keynote speaker at AARP New Jersey's upcoming fraud summit.
Legislation Makes NJ a Better Place to Grow Up and Grow Older
AARP's goal is to support efforts that create great places for people of all backgrounds, ages and abilities.
During the Summit, Doug will take you behind the scenes and into the mind of a scammer by playing audio from real conversations between scammers and victims.
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