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 Wyoming’s GRT is a group of AARP members in the Cowboy State who enjoy learning and advocating for policy that helps older adults in Wyoming. The GRT meets monthly during the legislative interim to do a deep dive into a policy topic, and weekly during the Legislative Session. During a planning meeting in March, the GRT overwhelmingly requested more information on gaming in Wyoming and its impacts to the state’s coffers in light of property tax cuts.
On December 8 at 7 p.m. AARP Wyoming will be joined by Enroll Wyoming Navigators Nancy Drummond and Val Walsh-Haines, who will discuss how to sign up for health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace.
Two Wyoming localities are using AARP Community Challenge grants to make improvements. Jackson Hole officials will install at least three locally made benches at the Block, a 1.3-acre green space. And the Cokeville Senior Citizens Center will add ramps, replace crumbling concrete and build a new patio with no steps.
To honor our Veterans, the AARP Sheridan Community Action Team (CAT), in partnership with the Casper Community Action Team, VFW Auxiliary, and the Sheridan Foster Grandparents Program, delivered over 260 thank you cards to Veterans in Sheridan and Johnson Counties in November.