AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement related to comments about changes at the Social Security Administration (SSA).
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.
Seven Oklahoma groups received 2024 AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling $66,550, for projects that make neighborhoods more livable for all residents.
AARP South Dakota is urging voters to make their voices heard in the general election and will have information about ballot measures posted at aarp.org/sd.
Five Indiana groups received 2024 AARP Community Challenge grants, totaling $50,910, for projects that make neighborhoods more livable for all residents.
To prepare voters for the upcoming election, AARP Wyoming is offering on its website a video series featuring interviews with more than five dozen state legislative candidates.
Approved by state lawmakers in 2023, the Minnesota Secure Choice Retirement Program will allow employees who don’t have access to a retirement savings plan, such as a 401(k), at their jobs to contribute to an individual retirement account via automatic payroll deductions.
Maryland voters will choose a new Senator in November. Candidates Angela Alsobrooks (D) and Larry Hogan (R) discuss issues important to older residents.
In one of this year’s most highly contested races, Senate candidates U.S Rep. Ruben Gallego (D) and Republican Kari Lake discuss issues important to older Arizona residents.
Ohio voters will head to the polls on November 5. Senate candidates U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D) and Bernie Moreno (R) discuss issues important to older Ohio residents.
Texas voters will head to the polls on November 5. Senate candidates U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R) and U.S. Rep. Colin Allred (D) discuss issues important to older residents.
In a pivotal race that could affect control of the Senate, candidates U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D) and Republican Dave McCormick discuss issues important to older Pennsylvania residents.