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News and Notes from AARP Michigan

Karen DeMarco received the 2023 AARP New Jersey Andrus Award.

With Many 65+ NYers Still Working, Expansion Would Also Write Age Discrimination Out of State Law

Marylanders who provide care for veterans spend on average $11,500 of their personal income on out-of-pocket costs related to caregiving each year—1.5 times higher than what other family caregivers spend ($7,242), according to AARP data. And 43 percent of veteran and military caregivers experienced at least one financial setback such as having to take on more debt or dip into personal savings, according to research from AARP and the National Alliance for Caregiving.

AARP Kentucky announces Gary W. Adkins as its incoming Volunteer State President. His term as Volunteer State President begins January 1, 2024.

AARP Pennsylvania strongly urges Medicare beneficiaries to exercise extra caution during this year's Medicare Open Enrollment period, which runs from October 15 to December 7. A recent data breach involving a government contractor put an alarming number of Medicare beneficiaries at risk, heightening the importance of vigilance during a time already susceptible to fraudulent activities.

AARP strongly supports new bipartisan legislation, the Alleviating Barriers for Caregivers Act, which would make it easier for family caregivers to navigate key financial and health care programs. The bill was introduced today by Senators Edward Markey (D-MA) and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and is co-sponsored by Senators Kyrsten Sinema, (I-AZ), Susan Collins (R-ME), Bob Casey (D-PA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC).

Governor Hochul Called Original Proposal ‘Outrageous & Unacceptable’; Plan Due for Vote this Week Mostly Unchanged

AARP Virginia Recognizes Bobby Horne for his Dedication and Commitment to Community Service with its Most Prestigious Volunteer Award

Tracee Adams of Wichita will lead the AARP Kansas volunteers