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Guest Column: The AARP Agenda is West Virginia's Agenda

MAR 16, 2025

House Speaker Roger Hanshaw Discusses New Committee Process, Progress at Session's Halfway Point

10 Prescription Drugs Medicare Will Negotiate First

The names of the first 10 Medicare drugs whose prices the federal government will negotiate directly with manufacturers were released Aug. 29. Popular but pricey blood thinners, diabetes medications, cancer treatments make historic list.

West Virginia COVID-19 News and Information

View the latest information and articles from AARP West Virginia.

AARP WV Commends Reintroduction of the Credit for Caring Act

MAR 11, 2025

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, the bill's sponsor, thanked for championing financial relief for family caregivers

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Legislative Wins Improve Access to Health Care

By George Bridges, JUN 1, 2018

Access to health care is a top priority for AARP West Virginia, and the state office worked throughout the recent legislative session to improve access and options for patients and family caregivers.

Older Residents Drive State's Economic Engine

By George Bridges, MAY 1, 2018

Social Security. Medicare. Pension funds. The cost of such programs makes some people think that aging Americans are a drain on the economy. But a recent report by Oxford Economics for AARP dispels that myth, showing that Americans 50-plus contribute more than their share to the economy.

Caring for a Loved One While You’re Working is Like Having Two Jobs

By Craig Davis, APR 26, 2018

Our Special Online Sessions Can Help You Balance Them

Fraud and scams are hurting thousands of older Americans.

By Craig Davis, APR 3, 2018

Join our series of online Q&A sessions to learn how to avoid them.

Learn to be Penny Wise

By George Bridges, APR 1, 2018

April is tax time, and it’s also a perfect opportunity to get wise about how you spend, save and invest your cash. AARP West Virginia is cohosting a series of educational events during Money Smart Week, April 21-28.