Advocacy

Bill would add another layer of security for older New Yorkers targeted by scammers

Funding earmarked for aging services unmet needs

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AARP members and guests are invited to attend a candidate forum sponsored by AARP New York this season to learn about the issues facing Manhattan and the Bronx residents.

AARP NY Supports Cost-Effective Investments to ‘Disrupt Disparities’ Impacting Rural NY as Recommended in New Research Report & Policy Paper

En Español |AARP New York and the Medicare Rights Center want you to know that extra money is available to help pay for Medicare costs. With recently expanded eligibility guidelines, more New Yorkers than ever can qualify for a program that can help with out-of-pocket expenses like premiums, copays, coinsurance, and deductibles!

Poll Highlights Affordability, Crime, and Housing as Top Voter Concerns 94% Say Cost of Living in NYC Is a Serious Problem; 62% think city is headed in the wrong direction

Agency’s decision to maintain phone services for all claim types is welcomed news

On May 14, AARP launched the Countdown to 90 Years—a recognition and call to action leading up to the 90th anniversary of Social Security on August 14, 2025. For nine decades, Social Security has been a stable and reliable foundation of retirement security for millions of Americans—and we believe it must remain that way for generations to come.

EN ESPAÑOL | NEW YORK — AARP New York commends the reintroduction of the Credit for Caring Act, legislation that would provide financial relief to eligible working family caregivers. The bill, co-sponsored by U.S. Representatives Mike Lawler, Nicole Malliotakis and Ritchie Torres of New York, offers up to a $5,000 nonrefundable federal tax credit to help offset caregiving expenses, addressing the significant personal and financial sacrifices caregivers make to support their loved ones. On average, family caregivers spend over $7,200 annually —26% of their income — on out-of-pocket expenses.