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JAN 13, 2025
RALEIGH — Longtime AARP volunteer David Sevier of Greensboro was appointed as the new State Director of AARP North Carolina. As President, Sevier is a lead volunteer who helps shape state and local programs and policy agendas for 1.1 million AARP members in the state.
The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.
JAN 8, 2025
The annual program aims to make communities in North Carolina more livable for people of all ages
The AARP North Carolina Summer Nutrition & Easy Cooking Series is for everyone who wants to make brain health a priority, learn more about brain-healthy foods that are truly tasty, and to find inspiration for easy cooking on a daily basis.
RALEIGH – The American Academy of Actuaries estimates healthcare insurance premiums will rise by two percent if states do not expand Medicaid as the Affordable Care Act provided. According to a 2011 survey of employers by Kaiser Family Foundation, healthcare premiums cost on average $15,046 a year, including $10,944 paid by employers and $4,129 paid by employees. A two percent rise would mean $301 hike for employers and employees to pay together.
RALEIGH -- In a new AARP survey of 600 registered North Carolina voters, only 35 percent felt that the state should turn down federal funds that will provide Medicaid coverage to uninsured residents.
RALEIGH -- AARP North Carolina State Director Doug Dickerson joined other concerned organizations to express concerns over the impact that proposed cuts to unemployment benefits will have on North Carolinians already suffering from the state's high jobless rate.
In the name of “state rights,” the General Assembly may very well walk away from providing federally-paid health coverage to over 500,000 hardworking North Carolinians and their families. Over the next few days, AARP needs your help in urging our elected leaders to participate in Medicaid expansion.
AARP and more than 70 organizations from around North Carolina released a letter to Governor McCrory, urging him to implement the Medicaid Expansion for low-income individuals under the Affordable Care Act.
AARP's public affairs radio program " On the Air" is now on more stations. Listen each week when host Debra Tyler Horton talks to guests about state and national politics, volunteer opportunities, community events, financial security and much more.
AARP's weekly public affairs radio program "On the Air," can now be heard live on more stations than before. Listen each week when host Debra Tyler Horton talks to guests about politics, volunteer opportunities, financial security, AARP products and services and much more.
Americans have paid into Medicare and Social Security and they've earned a voice in the debate about the future of these programs.
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See priorities here: 217527 NC Priorities Brochure LoRes pdf
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