Advocacy

AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel and Medicare Rights Center President Frederic Riccardi have sent a letter to Governor Hochul urging her to sign legislation that would make it easier for New Yorkers to enroll in Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs), a move that would save eligible individuals thousands of dollars a year.

New Yorkers age 50 and over have the experience, expertise, and commitment to make our state shine again, but this cohort that contributes so much to every community faces its own unique challenges that must be addressed. With its over 2.2 million members statewide, AARP New York has released the 2025 "AARP New York State Blueprint For Action” and is calling on the Hochul administration and state lawmakers to develop clear plans to address ageism and make New York State more age-friendly so New Yorkers 50 and over can safely, affordably, and happily grow older here.

AARP New York is hoping to help pass legislation that would require the state to develop a plan for lower prescription drug prices.

NY’s Counties & Hospitals, Advocates for the Aging, Legislative Aging Chairs, Others Seek $252.5M Increase, Boosting Preventive & Cost-Saving Services

With Many 65+ NYers Still Working, Expansion Would Also Write Age Discrimination Out of State Law

For National Family Caregivers Month, AARP New York reached out to legislators so they could share their caregiving stories and why they believe it’s important to highlight services for caregivers. New York State’s 2.2 million  family caregivers provide an estimated  2.1 billion hours  of care for older parents, spouses, and other loved ones each year.

Analysis of Voter Participation Shows More Are Opting Out of Party Enrollment

State Data Reflects Especially Long Wait Lists in Upstate Rural Counties

New York's Black and Hispanic voters also are supportive of a proposal to allow lower-cost drugs to be imported from Canada,

State Director Beth Finkel Testifies at State Hearing