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Guest Column: Expressing Thanks For Family Caregivers

NOV 24, 2024

AARP WV State President discusses National Family Caregivers Month and the impact of caregiving on our lives

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

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WV PEIA Hosting Public Hearings On Proposed Increases

NOV 10, 2024

FY2026 plan includes several changes to health care plan for state employees and retirees

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AARP WV Leaders Visit Capitol Hill, Urge Congress To Push For New Retirement Advice Standard

By Tom Hunter, MAY 1, 2015

AARP staff and volunteers from West Virginia and across the nation converged in Washington April 19 to deliver petitions containing more than 26,000 signatures at the U.S. Department of Labor in support of a conflict of interest standard, following the release of a proposed rule in early April. The petition delivery kicked off several days of AARP activity in the Nation’s Capital.

WV Among States Taking Legislative CARE To Support Family Caregivers

By Tom Hunter, APR 13, 2015

During the 2015 West Virginia Legislative session, AARP West Virginia was successful in championing passage of House Bill 2100 - The Caregiver, Advise, Record, Enable (CARE) Act.

Benefits Summit and Fair Planned in Charleston, WV December 6

By Tom Hunter, DEC 1, 2014

AARP West Virginia, in partnership with the Partnership of African American Churches (PAAC), is hosting a free community event in Charleston, WV on Saturday, December 6 to help you discover organizations and opportunities in the Kanawha Valley Community and beyond.

Ravenswood High School’s Preston Humphreys Named AARP WV/MetroNews Scholar Athlete of the Week

By Tom Hunter, NOV 22, 2014

Jackson County student athlete earns statewide honor

Robert C. Byrd High School's Chaz Rodeheaver Named AARP WV/MetroNews Scholar Athlete of the Week

By Tom Hunter, NOV 14, 2014

Eagles’ soccer captain, All-State standout earns statewide honor

Martinsburg High School's Eric Mitchell, Jr. Named AARP WV/MetroNews Scholar Athlete of the Week

By Tom Hunter, NOV 7, 2014

Bulldogs’ two-sport standout earns statewide honor

Greenbrier East High School’s Abby Morgan named AARP WV/MetroNews Scholar Athlete of the Week

By Tom Hunter, OCT 31, 2014

Spartans’ volleyball standout, student athlete earns statewide honor

WV PSC Sets Public Hearings On Proposed AEP 17 Percent Rate Hike

By Tom Hunter, OCT 31, 2014

AARP West Virginia is encouraging West Virginians served by Appalachian Power and Wheeling Power, American Electric Power’s (AEP) operating electric utility providers in the Mountain State, to attend a series of upcoming public hearings, as the Public Service Commission of West Virginia (WV PSC) considers approval of a proposed 17 percent rate hike that will impact approximately 476,000 customers in 23 West Virginia counties.