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Balancing Act Unbalanced
Progress among the states in balancing delivery of Medicaid-funded long-term care services between people in their homes and those in institutions has been mixed according to this PPI study.
A Good Investment
Most workers age 50+ surveyed were satisfied with employer-based training offered them and participated in it. Training leaders interviewed recognized benefits of corporate culture promoting training for all workers regardless of age.
Good-bye Dinner Parties!
Over half of consumers age 45+ are taking steps to cope with rising food prices, according to this nationwide AARP Bulletin survey, with the majority blaming the government for the rising prices.
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HEALTH CARE REFORM LEGISLATIVE OPTIONS
John Rother's testimony to the Senate Health Education Labor and Pensions Committee on Health Care Reform Legislative Options
June 12, 2009
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP CEO Bill Novelli Testimony To Senate Budget Committee On Bipartisan Task Force For Responsible Fiscal Action
AARP CEO Bill Novelli Testimony To Senate Budget Committee On Bipartisan Task Force For Responsible Fiscal Action
October 31, 2007
Source: AARP Press Center
Testimony Before the Senate Finance Committee on Medicare Payment of Physician Services
Physician Services Testimony
March 1, 2007
Source: AARP Press Center
AARP Statement for Record on the Medicare Advantage Program Submitted to the Senate Finance Committee
AARP supports a genuine choice of health plan options for Medicare beneficiaries. The traditional Medicare plan should remain a viable and affordable option, while a range of private plan options, such as health maintenance organizations (HMOs), preferred provider organizations (PPOs), provider-sponsored organizations, and point-of-service plans should be available.
April 11, 2007
Source: AARP Press Center
Testimony Before the Senate Special Committee on Aging on Managing Retirement Assets
"Mr. Chairman and members of the Committee, I am Leroy Gilbertson, a member of AARP’s National Policy Council. Thank you for convening this hearing to explore the issues facing Americans when managing their assets in retirement."
June 21, 2006
Source: AARP Press Center
Cash Balance Hearing
David Certner, AARP Director of Federal Affairs, gives oral statement on the important legal and policy issues surrounding older workers and cash balance pension plans.
June 7, 2005
Source: AARP Press Center
Hybrid (Cash Balance) Pension Plans
David Certner, AARP Director of Federal Affairs, testifies before the Senate on cash balance pension plans.
June 7, 2005
Source: AARP Press Center
Living Stronger, Earning Longer: Redefining Retirement in the 21st Century
AARP Board Member Douglas Holbrook explores policies and programs to foster longer workforce participation by older employees.
April 27, 2005
Source: AARP Press Center
Preparing Consumers for the End of the Digital Television Transition
Lavada E. DeSalles testifies before the House Subcommittee on Telecommunications and the Internet of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
March 10, 2005
Source: AARP Press Center
Social Security: Do We Have to Act Now?
John Rother, AARP Director of Policy and Strategy, testifies before the Senate Special Committee on Aging
February 3, 2005
Source: AARP Press Center
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