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Fighting For You Every Day

AARP is your fierce defender on issues that impact adults 50-plus, like Social Security, Medicare and caregiving

Caregiving

Extend Tax Credit for Paid Family Leave, AARP Tells Congress

Bill encourages employers to offer PTO for caregiving

AARP Pushes Congress to Help Caregivers Navigate Programs

Bill would cut red tape and boost support for families

Virtual Caregiver Resource Hub Coming to Illinois

New portal will be “one-stop shop for caregivers”

Bill Would Help Veterans at Home, Support Caregivers

AARP backs efforts to expand care options

Maryland Law to Provide Grants to Family Caregivers

AARP fought for the new plan

Nebraska Governor Signs Caregiver Tax Credit Bill

Tax break eases financial strain on families

Social Security

AARP Pushes for Crucial Funding for Social Security

Effort aims to avoid longer wait times for callers

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AARP West Virginia Helps End Tax on Social Security

Law eliminates state tax by 2026

what's happening as the House and Senate conference committee work to reconcile their tax overhaul proposals

Keep Social Security, Medicare Away From Deficit Debate

Older Americans oppose program cuts

Health Care & Prescription Drugs

COVID Vaccination Rates ‘Much Too Low’ in Nursing Homes

Uptake of the new vaccines this fall is critical

AARP Honors 5 Nurses for Commitment to Health Care

2024 award winners are drivers of change

AARP Fights for Better Home Health Services

Rule on Medicare payments could improve access

Medicare

Medicare Tests AARP-Backed Dementia Care Model

Program aims to ease the strain on family caregivers

Proposal Would Expand Physician Payment for Caregiver Training

Proposed rule also includes telehealth, dental care

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AARP to Congress: Limit Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties

Scrap signup rules that disadvantage older adults

Scams & Fraud

Collaboration Needed to Tackle Fraud Crisis, AARP Tells Congress

Adults lose billions, but crimes often go unreported

AARP Backs Bill to Help Police Fight Elder Fraud

Officers would get more resources to investigate

AARP-Backed Bill Targets AI Deepfake Scams

Task force would examine the risks, benefits of AI

Nursing Homes

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Increase Pool of Mental Health Providers in Nursing Homes, AARP Says

Bill would let clinical social workers provide more services

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New Arizona Law to Strengthen Long-Term Care Oversight

AARP-Backed bill sets tough penalties to prevent abuse

Supreme Court Upholds Nursing Home Residents’ Rights

Residents can sue government-run facilities

Financial Security

Federal Rule Would Crack Down on Paycheck Advance Loans

Proposal would protect consumers from hidden fees

AARP Fights Age Discrimination in Tax Code

Bill aims to remove the upper age cap on the EITC

AARP Urges Stronger Federal Action on Health Data Breaches

Recent cyberattacks put patients’ privacy at risk

Utilities

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AARP-backed Maryland Law Protects Energy Customers

New protections around energy and gas rates

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AARP Fights Utility Rate Hikes Across the Country

We’ve achieved more than 30 wins in 17 states

Maine Law Bans Utility Shutoffs During Extreme Heat

Missed payments won’t leave residents without power

Affordable Internet

States to Get Millions to Close Digital Divide

AARP pushed for resources to help older adults

FCC Vote Restoring Net Neutrality a Win for Older Consumers

Move protects against slow or unreliable internet

AARP Continues Push to Save Affordable Connectivity Program

Program provided federally funded internet discounts

More on our Efforts

AARP, Google Brainstorm Age-Friendly Smartphone Designs

Older adults want tech to focus more on their needs

AARP Report: Ageist Stereotypes in Online Images Declining

Older adults now more likely to be shown as active

Experts Warn of Potential for AI-Generated Election Deepfakes

AARP tele-town hall helps voters protect themselves

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