The acting head of the Social Security Administration (SSA) on Feb. 19 sought to reassure older Americans that payments will continue as usual and that Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staff have limited access to its systems, amid growing concerns over service disruptions and the privacy of beneficiaries’ personal data.
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.
The AARP Indiana team is off and running in 2025! To kickoff the year, volunteers and staff met with Senator Todd Young and Congressman Rudy Yakym to discuss the Credit for Caring Act. Read on for more information about the Credit for Caring Act and how their meetings went.
Learn to make rich, homemade chicken stock, the foundation for countless dishes. Then, transform it into a hearty chicken vegetable soup that’s packed with comfort and flavor for the colder months.
"AARP New Jersey commends Governor Murphy for signing legislation to establish the Target Zero Commission, which will evaluate traffic safety and support the design of a transportation system with the goal of eliminating fatal and serious injuries for all road users. AARP has a vested interest in this issue since people 50 and older represented the majority of 2024 pedestrian fatalities. It is our hope that this important commission will make our roads safer for everyone."
AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age. We advocate for what is important to our members and give them a voice at the state and federal levels.
RALEIGH — Longtime AARP volunteer David Sevier of Greensboro was appointed as the new AARP North Carolina State President. 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.
Are you interested in making an impact in the lives of older adults? AARP has a local presence in Iowa to help people age 50+ to amplify their voice, share resources, and support each other where they live. AARP volunteers help Iowans thrive in communities across the state.