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.
In Washington, D.C., many older Black residents continue to face serious challenges when it comes to accessing quality health care. While recent studies from AARP show signs of progress, they also reveal that deep disparities remain—especially for those living east of the Anacostia River.
Looking for a job that has flexible hours, competitive pay, and matters to your community? Consider working for the 2020 Census! Get more information on the potential opportunities during our free webinar.
The DC Public Service Commission (PSC) should reject PEPCO’s rate proposal, which would massively increase utility rates for customers while reducing the DC PSC’s oversight.
AARP Foundation Experience Corps trains volunteers, age 50 years and over, to tutor and mentor more than 30,000 Pre-K to 3 rd grade students throughout the country. This is an excellent volunteer opportunity for adults in DC looking to get involved and make a difference in their neighborhood!
DC Water residential customers may save as much as $800 a year if you qualify for new customer assistance programs. There are different levels of assistance for low to moderate income customers, as well as seniors living on fixed incomes.
Wednesdays at the Wilson Building (W@W) is a video series that provides brief updates on the current state of the District, encourages advocacy and connects policy experts to District residents.
We had an amazing time at the 2019 Citi Open Tennis Tournament! Our engagement included a free tennis clinic for 50 over 50, special entertainment by the Washington Wizards' Wizdom dance team and more.
Join us on September 11, 2019, for AARP Foundation’s annual Celebration of Service Meal Pack Challenge on the National Mall. We need volunteers to help us pack 1,000,000 meals for struggling seniors in the region.
Visit mealpackchallenge.org to learn more and register to become a Hunger Hero!
AARP is excited to announce 159 awards as part of its 2019 AARP Community Challenge Grant program, including two grantees in the District of Columbia: Community Foodworks and Safe Routes Partnership. Learn about their projects to increase access to healthy food and make the District more livable for residents of all ages.