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Where We Stand

By Bill Novelli

It's not an avalanche yet, but the momentum is definitely building for reforming the nation's broken health care system.

John Castellani

Opinion: We're in This Together

By John J. Castellani

We have a shared responsibility to improve access to affordable health insurance coverage.

AARP Programs

Divided We Fail

Ensure affordable, quality health care for all.

Tools

Medicare Drug Plan Finder

Looking for a Medicare Part D drug plan? This step-by-step guide can help.

Medicare Interactive Tool

This tool will guide you through the Medicare process.

Benefits QuickLINK

Find out which public or private benefits are available for older adults and families with children.

Do private Medicare Advantage plans increase or decrease your costs?

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The Nursing Shortage

From Prime Time Focus

This AARP Radio feature explores The Center to Champion Nursing in America, which addresses the persistent shortage of nurses.

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Are You an American? Prove It.

By Barbara Basler

Bernice Todd lost her state Medicaid health care coverage. Although she's a Native American, she could not prove she is a U.S. citizen.

From the Online Community

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Discuss health coverage and drug plans.
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Share strategies for outsmarting the midday yawns.
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From Sit-in to Suing for Health Coverage

By Michelle Diament

A Tennessee man is suing to have his state-run health coverage restored.

Medicare Advantage: Beware the Hard Sell

By Patricia Barry

Some beneficiaries have been duped into buying Medicare Advantage plans.

Uninsured in America

By Jonathan Cohn

Since 2000, the number of uninsured Americans has grown by 5 million. Hard work and money don't guarantee access to affordable health care.

Your Take-Charge Guide to Affordable Health Care

By Russell Wild

Americans fret more about their health care costs than they do about losing a job, paying the mortgage, or becoming a victim of terrorism, according to a recent survey.

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