AARP Maine

Social Security has struggled with customer service for years. Declining staffing and funding has seen the Social Security Administration (SSA) leaving District residents in the lurch, dealing with long wait times on the phone and in Social Security offices, getting busy signals on the phone, or sometimes simply being unable to reach anyone for their customer service needs. SSA recently scrapped a proposed service change that would have forced many older District residents to have to go in-person to a Social Security office for routine services that have been handled over the phone.

As of June 6, the public hearings across Florida have concluded.

A portable or fixed standby electrical generator can be a big help after a hurricane. But AARP’s Florida state director urged Floridians to take care when using electrical power generators for backup power during power outages as hurricane season ramps up.

AARP is hosting three webinars in May to discuss important topics including 1) filing for Social Security, 2) key questions about Medicare enrollment, and 3) transitioning to Medicare. Read more about each event below!

Get tips from AARP on preparing for the storm and resources to help you and your loved ones.

Homeowners’ insurance policies usually cover the cost of removing a fallen tree from a home if the home is damaged. But as residents of North Florida learned after Hurricane Michael, trees or storm debris that don’t fall on a home may not be covered.

Surge is not limited only to areas on a beach – incoming tides and wind can drive seawater into coastal canals, the Intracoastal Waterway and inland rivers and creeks.

Explore strategies for claiming Social Security benefits and making Social Security decisions that meet your needs. Join us on March 14 (1-2 pm) for this free, virtual seminar to discover commonly asked questions about Social Security benefits and the importance of making informed decisions.

Updated Directory to Help Kupuna go Online Available

AARP NY, District Attorney Bragg, and Councilmember Menin to Kick Off State-wide events