AARP Wyoming

Under the program, eligible homeowners can receive a one-time grant of up to $35,000 for mortgage assistance, past-due utilities, and past-due housing-related expenses. These funds are paid directly to servicers or vendors on behalf of the qualifying homeowners.

Randy Welniak runs to daylight during Wyoming's 1986 game at Air Force.

AARP Wyoming kept its eyes on better than 50 bills, which dropped during the 2024 Legislative Session. Here is a representative sample of some of the bills AARP Wyoming watched and their fate.

A list of property tax exemptions that can be used for property tax relief in 2024 and 2025

Pragmatic does not equate to harmonious. We have seen tough arguments over education, water, taxes, medical schools, economic development, trans-basin diversion of water, etc. etc. for decades upon decades. Tensions between northern and southern counties, urban and rural areas, water rich and water challenged areas date back to territorial days.

The end of the 2024 Legislative Session does not bring an end to AARP Wyoming’s advocacy calendar - far from it. Between legislative sessions, our work is concentrated into a few efforts, primarily interim subcommittee work and our contributions to various boards and task forces that meet throughout the year.

The Wyoming’s Mental Health and Vulnerable Adult Task Force (MHVA) left an enduring mark on the work of the 67th Wyoming Legislature this winter. The Task Force brought forth four bills which were signed into law by Governor Mark Gordon.

If you have Original Medicare, your costs for outpatient care can vary depending on the type of provider you see. For cost purposes, there are three types of providers, meaning three different relationships a provider can have with Medicare.

AARP Wyoming is searching for dedicated volunteers in Jackson to join our newly forming community action team and advocate for positive change. We offer a fulfilling way to share your skills and knowledge while making a real difference.

Senate File 57 was a bill brought by Laramie Senator Dan Furphy, and puts a small state appropriation aside to pay for approximately 30 sets of hearing aids for profoundly deaf adults who have financial need.