Advocacy

Congratulations to Jane King on being the recipient of the Annie B. Rose Lifetime Achievement Award, an Alexandria Commission on Aging 2015 Excellence in Aging Award.

RICHMOND — The U.S. Senate voted on Tuesday on the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) of 2015 (H.R. 2) that permanently replaces the Sustainable Growth Rate (SGR) formula used to calculate reimbursements to physicians under Medicare. The Senate also voted on the Cardin-Vitter “Seniors’ Amendment” which was a Key Vote for AARP.

Are you looking for a way to get involved in your community and put your time, skills, and experience to work serving and helping others? Through AARP Virginia you can use your talents and creativity to make your local community a better place to live – and meet some new friends along the way!

RICHMOND_ AARP Virginia volunteer advocates were on hand today to lend support to Transparency Virginia’s news conference revealing the results of their report, “The Virginia General Assembly: The Case for Improved Transparency.”

WILLIAMSBURG _ AARP Virginia State President Bob Blancato will speak on new legislation that helps caregivers at the Hampton Roads Coalition of Agencies Conference on April 9. The purpose of the conference, titled Putting the Fun Back into Aging, is to educate older adults about the components of healthy aging and to empower them to take action to live healthy lives.

FAMILY CAREGIVERS AND WORKERS GAIN LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT

RICHMOND _ A bill to help family caregivers get more guidance when their loved ones are discharged from the hospital is on the way to Governor Terry McAuliffe's desk for his signature. The Virginia House of Delegates and Virginia Senate passed House Bill 1413 and Senate Bill 851 earlier this week.

NEW LAW WILL HELP CAREGIVERS LEARN HOW TO CARE FOR FAMILY MEMBERS AFTER HOSPITAL DISCHARGE

Volu nteers Needed for Residents in Long-Term Care

AARP TO FOCUS ON CAREGIVER LEGISLATION DURING LOBBY DAY ON JANUARY 27