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Donor Beware: AARP West Virginia Urges Caution During Giving Season

By The AARP Bulletin, DEC 1, 2022

As the holidays approach—and with them the season of charitable giving—AARP West Virginia is urging residents to be on guard against shady charities and criminals who exploit people’s generosity.

Public Hearings Set For Appalachian Power, Wheeling Power Proposed $297 Million Rate Increase

Four hearings will be held in Wheeling, Princeton, Huntington, Charleston

Escalating Energy Costs: How You Can Prepare for Higher Summer Utility Bills Now

The summer months are a traditional time of higher electricity usage due to widespread use of air conditioning. Further, additional power demands mean that summer is a peak time where all sources of generation are needed, including utilities’ most expensive sources. The result is not only higher electricity bills for consumers – but the risk of blackouts when insufficient energy is available.

I learned how Medicare changed in 2021 and what it may mean for me. What will you learn?

By AARP Virginia, OCT 29, 2021

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.

I learned how to confidently enroll in Medicare. What will you learn?

Is your 65th birthday coming up? You know what that means: It’s time to prepare for Medicare. Get ahead of the game with answers from our free webinar on Medicare, including when to enroll, what’s covered and where to find help along the way.