FY2026 budget delivers key wins on utility affordability, property tax relief, prescription assistance, and transparency—but includes a troubling setback for nursing home quality
Findings Show Nearly $2 Billion in Payments to Nursing Home Owners’ Private Companies from 2021–2023, Including $285 Million in Overpayments
Report Raises Concerns About Public Dollars Being Diverted for Private Profit
AARP New Jersey selected Forrest for his remarkable service, which has greatly benefited his community, reflected AARP’s vision and mission, and inspired other volunteers.
This year, AARP New Jersey helped put money back in your pocket by fighting to lower prescription drug prices and fighting to expand property tax relief. We also helped you get healthy and stay healthy and helped protect yourself and your loved ones from fraud.
Donato Nieman, AARP NJ’s 2021 Advocacy Award recipient, has made significant contributions to AARP’s mission. Learn more about Donato and volunteering with AARP NJ.
Older New Jersey residents gathered for AARP New Jersey’s “Day at the Capitol” today to advocate for issues that matter most to people 50-plus, including financial relief for family caregivers, a safe and quality long-term care system, expanded property tax relief, affordable utilities and fair prescription drug prices.
AARP New Jersey, national policy experts, state decision makers, advocates and industry representatives gathered today to discuss small house nursing homes as a new model for transforming New Jersey’s long-term care facilities.