Public Policy Institute

The AARP Public Policy Institute (PPI) is a trusted resource that advances innovative, equitable, evidence-based, and actionable solutions that empower people to choose how they live as they age. Our solutions are adopted in policies and practices that improve people’s lives.

About the AARP Public Policy Institute

Founded in 1985, PPI is the focal point of public policy research, analysis, and development at AARP. Led by Senior Vice President Alan Weil, we develop creative policy solutions to address our common need for financial security, health care, and quality of life.

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Topics

Our areas of research and analysis include Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, health care, caregiving, and long-term services and supports.

Policy Now Videos

Short videos featuring interviews with issue experts mixed with graphics illustrating some key findings from their recent research.

Thinking Policy Blog

Expert analysis on how policies impact older adults and potential solutions to disparities and advancing equity in health, health care, and financial security.

Initiatives

Ongoing, multi-disciplinary, solutions-oriented projects that benefit from the involvement of outside partners and collaborators.

Publications

From in-depth research to timely fact sheets, our publications address issues that impact the health and well-being of all adults age 50-plus.

Leadership Team

PPI experts provide the full aging-issue landscape so you stay informed.

Events

We bring together leading experts to discuss policy options to address problems facing older adults.

Latest Reports

Caregiving in the US 2025: Caring Across States

The Caring Across States report, an extension of Caregiving in the US 2025, offers a deeper look at family caregiving across the country.

Date: October 28, 2025

Where Older Workers Work: Industry and Occupation Trends

This report reviews the employment of older workers by industry, including changes over time and differences by sex, race and ethnicity.

Date: October 10, 2025

Millions of Older Adults Eligible for Both SNAP and a Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Using both national and state-level eligibility estimates, this report determines the extent of the eligibility overlap in SNAP and MSPs.

Date: October 8, 2025

Data Visualization: Older Adults Ages 50-64 Who Rely on Medicaid Expansion

Millions of adults ages 50–64 rely on ACA Medicaid expansion for essential health coverage across states and districts.

Date: October 2, 2025

Expanding Retirement Access Through State Auto IRA Programs

Millions of workers lack access to payroll-deduction retirement savings, but state Auto IRA programs offer a solution to expand coverage.

Date: September 26, 2025

Many Medicare Beneficiaries With Mental Health Conditions Face Cost Barriers

Medicare beneficiaries with depression or anxiety face high out-of-pocket costs and cost-related barriers to accessing needed mental health care.

Date: September 25, 2025

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