It’s that time of year again, Washingtonians—Medicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner! If you are over age 65, you may qualify for a Medicare plan. Medicare open enrollment is from October 15 to December 7, 2025. Medicare beneficiaries in the District can review, switch, or update their coverage for plans that begin January 1, 2026.
As the AARP DC Volunteer State President, I am proud to represent 68,000 AARP members in the District, and on behalf of them and all older District residents, we are advocating for a budget that honors their dignity and needs. For the District’s FY2026 budget, our message is clear: District seniors deserve their fair share of the pie.
As the final month of an unconventional legislative session at the Minnesota State Capitol, several key factors have influenced the session. The House of Representatives is evenly split, with a 67-67 political party division, leading to a historic power-sharing agreement. Additionally, uncertainty about federal funding cuts looms large over the Capitol. The Legislature’s primary responsibility is to pass a state budget every two years, and legislators are working to meet the May 19, 2025 deadline.
Putting their mother Emily, a retired school teacher in a nursing home was never an option for the Peters family when Emily was diagnosed with dementia.
The age-friendly network encourages areas to prepare for the rapid aging of our nation’s population by providing a structured process that guides change.
Join AARP New Jersey for an empowering and interactive webinar that addresses the growing epidemic of social isolation and its serious impact on our emotional and physical health on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 12 p.m. OR 7 p.m. ET