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It’s that time of year again, Washingtonians—Medicare Open Enrollment is just around the corner! If you are over age 65, you may qualify for a Medicare plan. Medicare open enrollment is from October 15 to December 7, 2025. Medicare beneficiaries in the District can review, switch, or update their coverage for plans that begin January 1, 2026.
We Earned Social Security—Now Let’s Protect It
As the AARP DC Volunteer State President, I am proud to represent 68,000 AARP members in the District, and on behalf of them and all older District residents, we are advocating for a budget that honors their dignity and needs. For the District’s FY2026 budget, our message is clear: District seniors deserve their fair share of the pie.
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Bridging the Justice Gap for Vulnerable Washington, D.C. Elders
Finding reliable medical staff to work directly with patients became especially challenging during the pandemic.
AARP DC State President Ronald E. Hampton notes that despite the hardships imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic this year, the team of staff and volunteers worked hard to advance AARP’s mission to help more people age 50+ choose how they live as they age. Here he highlights a few of our accomplishments in 2021.
AARP District of Columbia is ready to start the new year by continuing its advocacy for older adults in the nation’s capital, virtually and, eventually, in person.
Medicare changes every year, which means it can get a little complicated when trying to understand what’s new for you. Join us for a free webinar where we’ll discuss the key takeaways from this year’s Medicare changes and what they may mean for your benefits.
Wanda Dudley of Ward 8 was recently named one of the two winners of AARP’s nationwide Show Your Love Volunteer Contest! Ms. Wanda coordinates the registration, food distribution, and logistics for over 350 seniors each month at the United Planning Organization.
AARP District of Columbia is seeking nominations for the 2021 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service. If you know someone whose volunteer work has improved the community, enhanced people's lives or inspired others to volunteer, they could be the next Andrus Award recipient!
With the assistance of the AARP Community Challenge Grant, DC Greens is constructing The Well at Oxon Run Park, which will provide a wide array of community-envisioned, culturally-relevant programming.
Do you know a volunteer who deserves greater recognition?
The grant will be used to support the inaugural Age-Friendly Social Innovation Challenge.
STAY DC is a financial assistance program for renters in DC to help cover housing and utility expenses. Residents must be able to show that they are experiencing financial hardship due to the pandemic.
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