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More than 1.3 million adults in the U.S. are living under court-ordered guardianship because they are unable to manage their own affairs. These adults may lose the ability to make decisions about where to live, how to spend their money or how to treat an illness. They may even lose their right to get married or vote.
Because so much is at stake, AARP is endorsing the Guardianship Grant Flexibility Act, sponsored by U.S. Sens. Mike Braun (R-Indiana) and Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania).
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The law, which takes effect Jan. 1, requires state-regulated insurance companies to cap the cost of insulin, which regulates blood sugar, at $35 a month, or $105 for a 90-day supply. Oregon had previously capped insulin costs at $75 and $225, respectively. Under the new law, insurance companies will no longer be allowed to raise the limit with inflation.
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AARP applauds state legislators and Gov. Kevin Stitt for eliminating the 4.5 percent state sales tax on most groceries. The bill, which passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, is expected to take effect in late August.
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If someone withdraws money from a tax-preferred account, such as a 401(k) plan, the withdrawals are taxed as income even if those funds are transferred to a bogus investment platform or given to a criminal.
We wrote to federal lawmakers this month in support of the bipartisan Casualty Loss Deduction Restoration Act. The legislation, introduced in the U.S. House and Senate, would reinstate the casualty loss deduction, which allows taxpayers to deduct losses from unexpected disasters or theft, including fraud.
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We wrote to federal lawmakers March 15 in support of the Medical Device Nonvisual Accessibility Act of 2024. The bill would require the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to develop rules to ensure devices with digital readouts include accessibility features for the blind and visually impaired.
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The four-part series, funded by Bloomberg Philanthropies and produced by RadicalMedia, was partially filmed in Washington state, which had the first documented case of COVID-19 in the U.S.
The documentary fits with AARP’s work to enhance quality of life as people age, said Marguerite Ro, state director for AARP Washington.
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Nearly 100 similar groups have formed in cities and states around the country since January. Known as The Ethel Gathering Groups, they are creating friendships out of virtual connections made as part of an AARP Facebook community for women 60 and older.
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And income is not the only reward that jobs may offer. Many people gain satisfaction from interacting with their colleagues, along with a sense of purpose that comes with using skills they have developed over many years. The contributions of experienced workers boost the entire U.S. economy.
Yet far too often, longtime employees run into a barrier that puts these benefits out of reach: age discrimination.
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