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.
AARP Massachusetts endorses Governor Maura Healey’s call for the Department of Public Utilities to conduct a thorough review of rising utility rates in the state, which are significantly higher than the national average and increasingly burden older residents and families.
En Español |AARP New York and the Medicare Rights Center want you to know that extra money is available to help pay for your Medicare costs. With recently expanded eligibility guidelines, more New Yorkers than ever can qualify for a program that can help with out-of-pocket Medicare expenses like your premiums, copays, coinsurances, and deductibles!
AARP Massachusetts offers tabling opportunities at community events to share resources, engage attendees, and promote advocacy, volunteering, and healthy aging.
AARP is urging seniors to review their Medicare plan options during this year’s Medicare Open Enrollment period (October 15 – December 7, 2025) to determine the coverage that best meets their needs for 2026, and that their doctors, hospitals, and prescription drugs are covered by their plan selected.