As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older Georgians—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
Hoping to approach Medicare decisions with more confidence? This is where AARP can help. Medicare enrollment can seem complicated, but understanding your personal needs and priorities can help you make informed decisions.
Public Night Hearings give people an opportunity to share their views directly with the Public Service Commission of South Carolina. Below is everything you need to know if you plan to testify.
Here are the links referenced during Aging Research Day, January 24 by Susan C. Reinhard, RN, PhD – Sr. Vice President for Public Policy, Director, AARP Public Policy Institute
HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES–Improve funding for key home and community- based long-term care programs that help seniors stay in their homes and remain independent. South Carolina ranked 4th in the nation for the most seniors 60 and older at risk of hunger. Now we must fight for Lt. Governor Glenn McConnell’s request for $4.7 million so that older folks will not go hungry or miss their doctor’s appointments.
Coretta D. Bedsole has joined AARP South Carolina as Associate State Director for Advocacy. She has almost 30 year years of experience as a South Carolina state level lobbyist and will now serve as the chief advocate for South Carolina’s 50+ population.
SCE&G will accept the recommendation from the Office of Regulatory Staff (ORS) and terminate its electric Weather Normalization Adjustment (eWNA) program on December 31, 2013; however, some January bills will include the eWNA because of cycle billing. The move comes after AARP intervened in SCE&G's 2012 rate hike questioning the effectiveness of the eWNA.