Advocacy

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

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

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.

Groups Urge Governor to Stand with Legislature on Energy Affordability Measures

AARP NY, Lawmakers and Law Enforcement Urge Boost for Fraud Protections

Make your voice heard, and your vote count: Vote in New York City’s 2025 Municipal Election!

Both houses boost funding for in-home services yet fail to include elder financial exploitation protections in plans

ALBANY, N.Y. – AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel issued the following statement today on the state Senate passing S.488 (Senator Nathalia Fernandez), which would require prescription drug manufacturers to notify the attorney general of arrangements between pharmaceutical companies resulting in the delay of the introduction of generic medications. The legislation has been introduced in the Assembly by Assemblymember Emily Gallagher (A.2289).