The award is named after AARP Founder Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus and goes to the state’s top volunteer over the age of 50. The finalists include Charlie Simineo and Tim Sheppard of Cheyenne, and Sheridan’s Carla Crayton.
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.
The clinics will consist of an on-court guided session with licensed instructors and focus on warm-up, basic technique, skills building, and gameplay for players of all levels.
AARP Wyoming is seeking volunteers to join a Veterans Advisory Council, which will inform AARP Wyoming efforts in the space of Veterans, Military and Family outreach. The Advisory Council would meet quarterly to discuss how AARP can better serve Wyoming’s veterans. To volunteer, contact Jen Baier at jbaier@aarp.org, or call 920-392-2250. AARP has a number of resources, news, features, and discounts for veterans. For more, visit: aarp.org/wyoming.
Does a COVID-19 vaccine mandate prohibition cut off Medicare funding for hospitals and health care providers? That question was one that was central to the debate during the Wyoming Legislature’s special session and may return during the 2022 Legislative Session in February.
Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon’s Strike Team is evaluating more than $3 billion in proposals to spend money given to the state from the federal government through the American Rescue Plan (ARPA). ARPA rules require all funds be obligated by the end of 2024 and spent by 2026.