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JUL 28, 2025
There are 126,109 people in Wyoming counting on the Social Security they’ve earned to be there when they need it. Seventy-eight percent of those beneficiaries in Wyoming are retired workers with 12% disabled workers, and 7.4% receiving spousal or survivor benefits. Laramie County has the state’s highest number of beneficiaries at 20,655, followed by Natrona (16,835), Park (8,820), and Sheridan (8,285) Counties.
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.
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Bring Your Sensitive Documents to Be Securely Destroyed, August 17
Caring for a parent, spouse, or other loved one can be a 24/7 job that is emotionally, physically and financially difficult. That’s why AARP works tirelessly to support family caregivers, striving to make your big responsibilities a little bit easier.
Free event, Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. at Casper Studio City Stadium Cinemas
Today, AARP announced the awardees for its 2019 AARP Community Challenge grant program, including grants to entities in both Sheridan and Jackson. A total of nearly $1.6 million will be distributed to fund 159 “quick action” projects across the country, helping communities make immediate improvements and jumpstart long-term progress to support residents of all ages.
CHEYENNE - Members of AARP’s Casper Action Team and representatives of Casper College’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) will be at the Yellowstone Garage on July 20 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. to share OLLI opportunities as well as the raffle-off three OLLI memberships.
The inaugural Sheridan Veterans Golf Tournament saw 58 participants take to Kendrick Golf Course on June 15.
July 24 Event Is Free
Learn about ways to protect yourself and your loved ones at our free, two-part webinar.
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