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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.
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Throughout 2024, AARP DC continued to advocate for policies to empower District residents to improve their lives and choose where and how they live as they age. AARP DC has a long history of supporting older District residents who want to live independently as they age. This year, AARP DC fought for issues that matter most to seniors, their families and caregivers.
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AARP South Carolina will advocate this year for lawmakers to increase the personal needs allowance in skilled nursing facilities.
With the state legislative session getting underway, AARP is advocating for Medicaid expansion, allowing an estimated 125,000 Mississippians to gain health coverage. The expansion would be largely funded by the federal government; Mississippi is one of 10 states that has not already done so, under provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
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AARP Hawai‘i will hold a series of in-person brain health workshops in February, led by Amy Kelley, an AARP volunteer speaker and certified personal trainer.
AARP Virginia will be hosting a wide-ranging series of Black History Month events in February—from virtual presentations to museum visits and a cemetery tour.
AARP Wisconsin is working with leaders in cities across the state to address affordable housing challenges — including joining other advocates to host a Housing Week event in Madison, working with city leaders to study housing options in Appleton, and leading walking tours in Milwaukee. In 2024, La Crosse also passed an ordinance to allow the construction of accessory dwelling units.
AARP educates younger generations about long-term care needs as one in four Californians is expected to be over age 60 by 2030.
With colder temperatures here, AARP Pennsylvania is working to ensure residents know about financial assistance to help with heating bills.
Learn about the latest AARP Delaware news and events on its YouTube page.
For nearly two years, Jessica Andino and her fellow affordable housing advocates have been making the rounds in Johnson County, urging local leaders to make it easier to build accessory dwelling units.
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