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.
AARP West Virginia staff and volunteers are maintaining a very active presence at the State Capitol throughout the 60-day regular session of the West Virginia Legislature, working on behalf of nearly 300,000 members across the Mountain State.
Whether you have original Medicare, Medicare Advantage or a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan, you have one opportunity each year to make any changes you want. This opportunity is Medicare's open enrollment period, also called the Medicare Annual Election Period (Oct. 15 - Dec. 7, 2015).
November is National Caregiver Awareness Month. It is a time to honor, celebrate, and acknowledge the millions of family caregivers across the country. AARP West Virginia volunteer Jane Marks shares her personal caregiving story, reflecting on her caregiving experience with her mother.
AARP West Virginia will host community planners, transportation professionals and partners for a daylong discussion Nov. 10 in Charleston, West Virginia, focused on advancing active transportation and sustainable, livable communities in the Mountain State.