AARP Texas

Family caregiving, prescription drug prices, and Social Security Administration funding are among issues AARP Texas staff and volunteers are discussing with members of Congress from the Lone Star State.

From bingo to Zumba, AARP Texas is offering a range of free events to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.

National Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and AARP Texas will host celebrations across the Lone Star State.

When it comes to fraud prevention awareness, a new AARP report shows most Americans — including 81% of those ages 50 and older — believe scams and fraud have reached a crisis level. That same report indicates a good number of consumers get a D in fraud awareness. While Americans are aware of fraud's pervasiveness, they remain vulnerable. The best way to beat scammers at their own game, according to the report, is to share what we know about scams with others.

AARP Texas has a big lineup of exciting events for Hispanic Heritage Month

774 new laws take effect Sept. 1, and many are ones that AARP Texas fought for, including measures ranging from prescription drug affordability and funding for adult protective services to food assistance.

As the economic challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic continue to affect many homeowners across Texas, AARP Texas and Lone Star Legal Aid (LSLA) have joined forces to launch the Summer of Helping Texas Homeowners and Hopeful Homeowners initiative. This program aims to assist Texans in understanding and managing various aspects of homeownership.

Low-income seniors and other Texans who rely on Medicaid for health coverage are urged to be on the lookout for notices from the state government to maintain their eligibility in the program.

AARP Texas joined the Texas Consumer Association in asking the Public Utility Commission to suspend its current extreme weather disconnection rules.

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