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Improving Affordability, Expanding Coverage: Opinions about Health Care Reform in Utah  / Research Report
February 2009— Utah residents are worried about the affordability of health care and support reform proposals that promote health care affordability and accessibility, according to this November 2008 survey. (28 pages)

Achieving Affordable, Quality Health Care in Puerto Rico: A Survey of Residents Age 25+  / Research Report
February 2009— Puerto Rico residents ages 25 and older believe that changes are needed to the current health care system and that the Governor and Legislature must enact reforms in 2009 that will provide access to affordable, quality health care, according to this November 2008 survey. (32 pages)

The Earned Income Tax Credit and Older Workers  / Research Report
January 2009— A proposal to eliminate the age limits that prevent workers over age 64 or under 25 from qualifying for the earned income tax credit is examined in this Public Policy Institute Insight on the Issues by Janet McCubbin. (5 pages) (Publication ID: I20)

The Impact of the Financial Crisis on Older Americans  / Research Report
December 2008— The economic downturn and its impact on older Americans is examined in this AARP Public Policy Institute Insight on the Issues by Sandy Mackenzie. It finds that the federal government must concentrate above all on reviving the economy and the flow of credit. (18 pages) (Publication ID: Insight on the Issues 19)

AARP Bulletin Survey on Expectations for the New Administration and Congress  / Research Report
December 2008— Respondents to this nationwide survey, commissioned by the AARP Bulletin, feel that creating a jobs program and reforming health care should be the top priorities of the new administration and Congress. (9 pages)

The Food Stamp Program And Older Americans  / Fact Sheet
October 2008— This AARP Public Policy Institute Fact Sheet by Jean Accius highlights recent changes in the Food Stamp Program, including expanded program access due to the reauthorization of the 2008 Farm Bill. Data are provided on the characteristics of older participants, participation rates, eligibility, benefits, and special provisions for older households. (3 pages) (Publication ID: FS20R)

The Role of the Older Americans Act in Providing Long-Term Care  / Fact Sheet
October 2008— This AARP Public Policy Institute Fact Sheet by Jean Accius explains the important role that the Older Americans Act (OAA) plays in the delivery of long-term services and supports to older adults, including the funding of nutrition services, family caregiver support, disease prevention, health promotion, and other supportive services. (3 pages) (Publication ID: FS12R)

Determining Whether 401(k) Plan Fees are Reasonable: Are Disclosure Requirements Adequate?  / Research Report
September 2008— Excessive fees on 401(k) plans can drastically reduce a retirement nest egg. The current regulatory framework does not require that plan participants receive adequate information on fees, and they are typically poorly informed. This Research Report, by Sandy Mackenzie of AARP’s Public Policy Institute, finds that a reform of the framework is needed to provide them with the basic information necessary to understand the costs of different investment options. (9 pages) (Publication ID: I8)

In Brief: How Is the Age Discrimination in Employment Act Working? A Look Back and Into the Future  / Research Report
June 2008— This brief synopsis of the AARP Public Policy Institute report, Reassessing the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, written by David Neumark of the University of California at Irvine, assesses the success of the 1967 ADEA and the challenges that lie ahead for older adults who want to work. (2 pages) (Publication ID: INB159)

Reassessing the Age Discrimination in Employment Act  / Research Report
June 2008— This review of the existing research on age discrimination in employment assesses how successful the 1967 Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) has been in achieving its goals. While hiring enforcement has lagged behind termination enforcement under the ADEA, it will become more important as baby boomers seek post-retirement employment, according to this AARP Public Policy Institute report by David Neumark of the University of California at Irvine. (53 pages) (Publication ID: 2008-09)

The State of Health Care in Montana: A Survey of Self-Identified Registered Voters Age 18+  / Research Report
April 2008— Montana residents believe that the state’s health care system needs improvement, are concerned about future health care costs, and feel that access and affordability of health care should be top priorities for the governor and state legislature, according to a November-December 2007 telephone survey of registered voters age 18+.

The Saver's Credit: What Does it Do For Saving?  / Research Report
February 2008— The Retirement Savings Contribution Credit, or “saver’s credit” has great potential to effectively target a retirement savings tax incentive to low- and middle-income taxpayers, including a substantial number of filers over age 50, according to this AARP Public Policy Institute paper by Lisa Southworth and John Gist. (8 pages) (Publication ID: I1)

Ohio Health Care: A Study of Current Challenges and the Support for State Reform  / Research Report
February 2008— Ohio residents believe that the Ohio health care system needs improvement, are concerned about future health care costs, and feel that access and affordability of health care should be top priorities for the Governor and State Legislature, according to a December 2007 telephone survey. (27 pages)

Should Older Americans Be Included in The Stimulus Package? Attitudes of Likely Voters  / Research Report
February 2008— An overwhelming majority of likely voters ages 18+ (90%) believe it is important for the government to ensure that older Americans and others who rely primarily on Social Security are eligible to receive rebates provided to other Americans. However, the voters are divided on whether a rebate plan will effectively stimulate the economy. (10 pages)

They Want to Know: The Opinions of AARP Members in West Virginia About Data Breach Notification Legislation  / Research Report
February 2008— AARP members in West Virginia think data breach notification legislation is important, they support it, and they would be more likely to vote for a candidate that supported such legislation. This September-October 2007 AARP survey tapped the opinions of 1,019 West Virginia members. (18 pages)

The Impact Of Higher Energy Prices On Winter Heating Costs: many Consumers Over Age 65 To Be Hit Hard  / Research Report
January 2008— Rising heating expenditures by low-income consumers far exceed available resources for low-income energy assistance programs, according to this Public Policy Institute Fact Sheet, in which Ann McLarty-Jackson and Neal Walters examine the impact of higher energy prices on the winter heating costs of consumers age 65 and older, and analyze how these costs vary with geographic location and fuel type. (4 pages) (Publication ID: I2)

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program: A Critical Resource for Low-Income Households  / Research Report
January 2008— The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is the most important source of assistance for low-income households coping with rising energy costs; yet because of inadequate funding, many eligible households go without assistance. Written by Ann McLarty Jackson and Christopher Baker, this AARP Public Policy Institute Fact Sheet discusses funding for LIHEAP and participation in the program. (2 pages) (Publication ID: FS138)

Awareness of Security Freeze Legislation and Use of Security Freezes by Consumers Age 18+  / Research Report
November 2007— Consumers are largely unaware of their option to use a security freeze to shield their credit reports from identity thieves, according to this April-May 2007 AARP telephone survey of age 18+ residents in seven states. Older consumers report that they would be more likely to use a security freeze if the process were easier and less costly.

Barriers to the Use of Security Freezes by Older Consumers  / Research Report
October 2007— Older consumers are largely unaware of their option to use a security freeze to shield their credit reports from identity thieves, according to this AARP Public Policy Institute Data Digest by Neal Walters, which also finds that older consumers would be more likely to use a security freeze if the process of placing and using it was easier and less costly. (4 pages) (Publication ID: DD160)

In Brief: Let the Sunshine In: Ensuring Public Involvement in State Medicaid Policy Making  / Research Report
October 2007— This short summary of the similarly titled AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper examines the processes states have in place to solicit public input into Medicaid policy changes developed and implemented through Section 1115 waivers or State Plan Amendments and explores how federal and state governments can improve or enhance existing opportunities for public involvement in the Medicaid policymaking process. (2 pages) (Publication ID: INB148)

Let the Sunshine In: Ensuring Public Involvement in State Medicaid Policy Making  / Research Report
October 2007— This AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper examines the processes states have in place to solicit public input into Medicaid policy changes developed and implemented through Section 1115 waivers or State Plan Amendments and explores how federal and state governments can improve or enhance existing opportunities for public involvement in the Medicaid policymaking process. (80 pages) (Publication ID: 2007-17)

Automatic IRAs: Worker Attitudes and Likelihood of Participation  / Research Report
August 2007— Do workers who would be affected by Automatic IRA legislation support the idea? Of 700 age 25+ employees responding to this 2007 Internet-based AARP survey, 71 percent favor the concept and 79 percent say they are likely to participate in an Individual Retirement Account through a regular payroll deduction. (15 pages)

Perceptions of Tax Reform Among 18+ Florida Self-Identified Voters: Challenges and Opportunities  / Research Report
August 2007— While large numbers of age 18+ self-identified Florida voters support the idea of limiting the amount of money that can be collected and spent by the state government, many would oppose any proposal to limit government’s taxing and spending ability if such limits would result in cuts to essential services. (20 pages)

2007-2008 AARP Key Legislative Priorities: A Survey of Likely Voters in North Carolina  / Research Report
July 2007— Likely Tar Heel State voters’ thoughts about six issues important to AARP, which are being considered by the North Carolina General Assembly during its 2007-08 session, are examined in this March 2007 telephone survey of 626 voters with a history of having voted in general elections in the last three years. (12 pages)

Making Prescription Drugs More Affordable - Tough Choices: AARP Member Surveys  / Research Report
April 2007— The concerns of AARP members in several states regarding prescription drug affordability, out-of-pocket costs and financial hardships associated with paying are examined in this series of December 2006 telephone surveys of 800 members in each state. Opinions about programs to lower prescription drug prices and consumers’ costs across each state are also gauged.

2006 Alabama Member Opinion Survey  / Research Report
April 2007— Health and money rank highest among all of the legislative issue and personal concern areas cited by the 892 Alabama AARP members participating in this 2006 in-depth mail assessment of their opinions and interests. (43 pages)

State Laws on Volunteer Driver Liability  / Fact Sheet
March 2007— Volunteer drivers are a vital resource for many programs that provide transportation services to older adults and people with disabilities. Yet liability issues associated with the use of volunteer drivers can present obstacles to the provision of these services. The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) presents an AARP-funded report and an online U.S. map with state laws and practices related to insurance and liability for volunteer drivers.

2007 AARP Indiana 50+ Worker Newsletter  / Research Report
February 2007— The majority of Indiana workers age 50+ support the changing of legislation to allow individuals to bring age discrimination cases to state courts and also support legislation to extend age protection to workers who are older than 75. These are among the findings from this November 2006 AARP survey of 50+ workers in Indiana. (15 pages)

Use Of Leave By 50+ Workers For Family And Medical Reasons  / Research Report
February 2007— The extent to which age 50+ workers take time off from work for medical or family-related reasons and the value of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to these workers is explored in this January 2007 AARP survey of 1,356 midlife and older workers. (34 pages)

AARP New York Election Survey: Prescription Drugs -- Executive Summary for State Senate District 7  / Research Report
January 2007— The extent of concern among 400 age 50+ New York residents about the rapidly rising cost of prescription drugs, their support for legislative proposals to help make medications more affordable and how this could influence their choices in the Special Election being held in State Senate District 7 on February 6th, 2007, are examined in this January 2007 AARP telephone survey. (13 pages)

Whose Credit is it Anyway? A Survey of Washington State Adults 18+ About Security Freeze Legislation  / Research Report
January 2007— The extent of Washington state consumers’ support for legislation enabling them to have credit reporting agencies not release information from their files without their written consent – and their willingness to use this service if doing so entailed a fee – are examined in this 2006 AARP telephone survey of 800 age 18+ state residents. (20 pages)

Federal Options to Improve America's Ailing Guardianship System  / Research Report
December 2006— Guardianship can both prevent and promote elder abuse. This December 2006 White Paper by Naomi Karp, JD, of AARP’s Public Policy Institute explores federal options to improve guardianship, suggesting three areas for federal-level action to enhance protections for incapacitated elders. (8 pages) (Publication ID: M-2)

Telephone Deregulation in Mississippi: A Survey of Self-Identified Registered Voters Age 18+  / Research Report
October 2006— Support for repealing their state’s 2006 deregulation law allowing telephone rate increases up to 100 percent each year while reducing consumer protection is gauged in this random telephone survey of 803 age 18+ self-identified Mississippi voters during August and September 2006. (21 pages)

2006 Multi-State TABOR Survey of AARP Members  / Research Report
September 2006— How much and what they know about TABOR and similar tax limitation initiatives, and their reactions when advised of the likely effects are examined in these May and August 2006 telephone surveys of 600 AARP members in each of nine states considering passage of such measures: Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon.

In Brief: A Bill of Rights for Homeowners in Associations: Basic Principles of Consumer Protection and Sample Model Statute  / Research Report
July 2006— A succinct summary of the AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper in which key principles for states to follow when developing laws and regulatory procedures for homeowners associations and other types of common-interest communities are enumerated by Texas attorney and homeowner rights advocate David A. Kahne. (2 pages) (Publication ID: INB128)

A Bill of Rights for Homeowners in Associations: Basic Principles of Consumer Protection and Sample Model Statute  / Research Report
July 2006— Key principles for states to follow when developing laws and regulatory procedures for homeowners associations and other types of common-interest communities are enumerated in this AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper by Texas attorney and homeowner rights advocate David A. Kahne. Sample statutory language is also provided. (71 pages) (Publication ID: 2006-15)

Maine Legislative Issues: A Survey of AARP Members  / Research Report
June 2006— Opinions and priorities regarding consumer protection, health care, and older worker employment issues are examined in these three reports from the 2005 mail survey of 1,347 AARP Maine members.

Legislative Issues in North Carolina: A Survey of Residents 50 Plus  / Research Report
May 2006— Health care (including prescription drugs) and economic security dominate the issues considered most important by age 50+ North Carolina residents in this Spring 2005 AARP telephone survey. And many say they would be likely to vote for or against a candidate for state office based on how he or she addresses these concerns. (29 pages)

Kansas TABOR: A Survey of AARP Members  / Research Report
May 2006— How much and what AARP members in Kansas know about the Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) amendment which was being considered for adoption in their state – and their reaction to information about its likely effects – are examined in this December 2005 telephone survey. (21 pages)

Medicaid Estate Recovery  / Research Report
May 2006— The federal government requires all states to implement Medicaid estate recovery programs to recoup costs of long-term care and other related Medicaid services. This AARP Public Policy Institute Fact Sheet by Wendy Fox-Grage provides the latest information on amounts recovered, types of enrollees subject to recovery, exemptions and deferrals, liens, and key consumer protections. (2 pages) (Publication ID: FS127)

In Brief: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy Rule and Patient Access to Medical Records  / Research Report
February 2006— This In Brief, based on the PPI Issue Paper of the same title, describes the provisions of the Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) which grants patients access to their medical records (paper and electronic). (2 pages) (Publication ID: INB114)

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy Rule and Patient Access to Medical Records  / Research Report
February 2006— This PPI Issue Paper, written by Beth Tossell, Emily Stewart, and Janlori Goldman of the Health Privacy Project, describes the provisions of the Privacy Rule of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) which grants patients access to their medical records (paper and electronic). (36 pages) (Publication ID: 2006-03)

Long-Term Care: A Survey of South Dakota AARP Members  / Research Report
February 2006— Opinions about access to long-term care, its quality and cost, and how much priority the state should place on dealing with the latter are explored in this Fall 2005 mail survey of 1,014 AARP South Dakota members. (32 pages)

Deregulating Telecommunications in Indiana: AARP Members Speak Out  / Research Report
February 2006— How AARP members in Indiana feel about their experiences with telephone service in their state, what they think about its cost and quality, and their opinions about legislation that would deregulate basic telephone service are explored in this January 2006 survey. (18 pages)

2005 Maryland Legislative Issues: Member Priorities  / Research Report
February 2006— AARP MEMBER OPINION RESEARCH: Findings from – and the full annotated questionnaire for – this October-November 2005 mail survey of 2,000 AARP Maryland members examining the level of priority that they think AARP should place on working on various legislative issues in their state.

Legislating Mobility Options: A Survey of State Laws Promoting Public Transit, Walking, and Bicyling  / Research Report
October 2005— How do state transportation laws promote (or inhibit) mobility options? This AARP Public Policy Institute report, written by Michelle Ernst and Barbara McCann of STTP (Surface Transportation Policy Project), includes a comprehensive assessment of state laws involving public transit, walking, and bicycling; and criteria for measuring probable success of legislative proposals in furthering mobility. (28 pages) (Publication ID: 2005-12)

The Effects of the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 on Retirement Savings and Income Security  / Research Report
April 2005— How the EGTRRA will affect national saving is examined in this AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Paper by Leonard Burman of the Urban Institute and William Gale and Matthew Hall of the Brookings Institution. They find that the law will reduce national saving because any improvement in private saving will be more than offset by the public borrowing needed to finance the tax cut. (62 pages) (Publication ID: 2005-03)

Statement by AARP CEO Bill Novelli in Support of Bipartisan Rx Drug Importation Legislation  / News Release
February 2005— AARP supports a bipartisan bill that would allow for the safe importation of prescription drugs.

AARP Wisconsin Legislative Issues Survey  / Research Report
February 2005— AARP MEMBER OPINION RESEARCH: Cuts to government services, personal transportation concerns, and access to affordable health care, prescription drugs and long-term care services are among the issues explored in this 2004 mail survey of the attitudes and opinions of 1,285 of AARP’s 750,000 Wisconsin members. (15 pages)

AARP West Virginia Legislative Issues Survey  / Research Report
February 2005— AARP MEMBER OPINION RESEARCH: Economic security, health care, and independent living legislative issues and the current West Virginia law reducing unemployment benefits for older workers who collect Social Security retirement benefits are examined in this late 2004 mail survey of West Virginia AARP members. (13 pages)

Montana Legislative Issues: A Survey of AARP Members  / Research Report
January 2005— AARP MEMBER OPINION RESEARCH: Affordable health care and prescription drugs, utilities, and tax and budget reform are among the issues explored in this 2004 mail survey of the attitudes and opinions of 1,149 of AARP’s 142,861 Montana members. (30 pages)

Oklahoma Legislative Issues Survey: Identity Theft  / Research Report
January 2005— AARP MEMBER OPINION RESEARCH: Their experience with – and concern about – identity theft are examined in this 2004 mail survey of 1,013 AARP members in Oklahoma which reveals where they would turn if victimized and gauges their support for laws and regulations to protect consumers from this growing crime. (27 pages)

Oklahoma Legislative Issues Survey: Telecommunications  / Research Report
January 2005— AARP MEMBER OPINION RESEARCH: The experience of 1,013 Oklahoma AARP members with local telephone service providers, and their support for stricter regulation and oversight of such utilities in the state, and for stronger consumer protections and disclosures for cellular phone users are examined in this 2004 mail survey. (28 pages)

Prescription Drug Affordability: An AARP Survey of Washington Voters  / Research Report
January 2005— The favorable inclination of Washington State voters age 18 and up toward legislative proposals aimed at helping the state’s residents, especially those with lower incomes, to be able to afford their prescription drugs is gauged in this late 2004 telephone survey of 801 self-identified registered voters. (19 pages)

2004 Wyoming AARP Legislative Issues Survey  / Research Report
January 2005— AARP MEMBER OPINION RESEARCH: Findings from a 2004 survey exploring and measuring the opinions of 1,125 Wyoming AARP members about legislative issues and personal concerns are presented in six individual topical reports covering Advance Directives; Grandparenting; Member Concerns; Older Workers; Publications, and Telecommunications.

Virgin Islands Legislative Issues Survey  / Research Report
January 2005— AARP MEMBER OPINION RESEARCH: Opinions of 889 AARP Virgin Islands members regarding several specific legislative issues -- including health care, long-term care, and the VI Government Employees Retirement System -- are explored in this 2003 mail survey which also asked about legislative priorities for AARP in the territory.

New Mexico Legislative Issues: A Survey of AARP Members  / Research Report
October 2004— AARP MEMBER OPINION RESEARCH: How they feel – and what they think – about long-term care services, utilities, identity theft, their state’s budget and other consumer and policy issues is explored in this 2004 mail survey of 987 AARP members in New Mexico which also gauges their state legislative priorities. (35 pages)

AARP Pennsylvania Legislative Issues Survey Executive Summary: Long-Term Care Issues  / Research Report
October 2004— AARP MEMBER OPINION RESEARCH: Their understanding and impressions of assisted living in comparison to other long-term care alternatives; the importance to them of staying in assisted living residences rather than going to a nursing home should their needs change, and their support for legislation defining and regulating such facilities is explored in this 2003 survey of AARP members in Pennsylvania. (13 pages)

2004 AARP Georgia Legislative Issues Survey  / Research Report
May 2004— AARP MEMBER OPINION RESEARCH: Experiences with long-term care and attitudes toward legislative efforts relating to home and community-based services and nursing home quality are examined in this 2004 mail survey of 1,070 AARP members in Georgia which also explores their opinions about cuts in state services and raising state taxes to balance the budget. (33 pages)

Model Legislation for Fair Share Payment Program to Assure Affordable Electric and Natural Gas Services  / Publication
March 2003— Rising prices are making it even more difficult for lower income households to pay their gas and electric bills. AARP’s model for state legislation addresses bill payment assistance and energy efficiency programs that make bills more affordable. The approach targets consumers whose energy bills exceed a percentage of their household income. (24 pages)

The Fair Credit Reporting Act: Issues and Policy Options  / Research Report
January 2003— The FCRA’s effectiveness can be improved by including provisions designed to increase the accuracy of consumer reports, improve the dispute resolution process, prevent identity theft and assist the victims of such crimes in restoring their credit reports. An AARP Public Policy Institute Issue Brief by Neal Walters. (8 pages) (Publication ID: IB58)

Home Loan Protection Act: A Model State Statute  / Research Report
November 2001— This AARP Public Policy Institute model state statute designed to protect consumers from abusive mortgage lending practices was written by Mike Calhoun of the Self-Help Credit Union and Margot Saunders, Elizabeth Renuart and Mark Benson of the National Consumer Law Center. (31 pages) (Publication ID: D17346)

The 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act  / Fact Sheet
February 2001— How the law established resident rights and quality standards for nursing homes nationwide, and defined the state survey and certification process to enforce the standards, are reviewed in this AARP Public Policy Institute Fact Sheet by Martin Klauber and Bernadette Wright. (2 pages) (Publication ID: FS84)

Federal and State Enforcement of the 1987 Nursing Home Reform Act  / Fact Sheet
February 2001— Inadequate implementation has seriously limited the 1987 law's effectiveness. In this brief overview, Bernadette Wright of AARP's Public Policy Institute outlines quality of care problems in nursing homes and reviews federal and state efforts to strengthen enforcement. (2 pages) (Publication ID: FS83)

Home Improvement Financing: A Model State Law  / Research Report
October 2000— Introduction to an AARP Public Policy Institute study containing a model state law with key consumer protection provisions, plus summaries of state statutes on home improvement financing by Margot Saunders and Elizabeth Renuart of the National Consumer Law Center. Volume I: Model State Law (26 pages), Volume II: Summaries of State Laws (Alabama - Michigan) (97 pages), Volume III: Summaries of State Laws (Minnesota - Wyoming) (105 pages). (Publication ID: D17165)

Payday Loans: A Model State Statute  / Research Report
October 2000— For many consumers, a payday loan at very high annual percentage rates may be their only source of credit. In this AARP Public Policy Institute report, Elizabeth Renuart of the National Consumer Law Center proposes the Deferred Deposit Loan Act as a model state statute for reducing or eliminating the practice's most serious problems and abuses. (71 pages) (Publication ID: D16954)

Accessory Dwelling Units: Model State Act and Local Ordinance  / Research Report
April 2000— This model state act and local ordinance by Rodney L. Cobb and Scott Dvorak of the American Planning Association provides background information and options to assist AARP volunteer leaders and other interested citizens, planners, and government officials in evaluating potential changes to state laws and local zoning ordinances to encourage the wider availability of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). (58 pages) (Publication ID: D17158)

Assisted Living: Summary of State Statutes  / Research Report
March 2000— An overview of assisted living state statutes and regulations by Stephanie Edelstein and Karen Gaddy of the American Bar Association for the AARP Public Policy Institute — Volume I – Guide and Table of State Statutes (46 pages)— Volume II – State Summaries: Alabama – Missouri (includes District of Columbia) (156 pages) — Volume III – State Summaries: Montana– Wyoming (includes Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands). (156 pages) (Publication ID: D17145)

Preneed Funeral and Burial Agreements: A Summary of State Statutes  / Research Report
December 1999— An overview of preneed state statutes and regulations, identifying key consumer protection provisions, such as: (1) licensing of preneed sellers, (2) funding options for preneed contracts, (3) required contract provisions, (4) refund requirements, and (5) consumer protection funds. An AARP Public Policy Institute report by Sandra Eskin. (74 pages) (Publication ID: D17093)

Home Improvement Contractors: A Model State Statute  / Research Report
June 1999— This AARP Public Policy Institute report by Elizabeth Renuart includes a review of state home improvement contractor laws; a summary chart of these laws, comparing key consumer protection provisions; and a model home improvement law. (78 pages) (Publication ID: D16911)

Survey of State Investment Adviser Laws: A Chartbook  / Research Report
May 1999— This AARP Public Policy Institute report by Maureen Thompson of The Hastings Group updates information on the content of state investment adviser laws and the capacity of state securities agencies to protect investors from fraud, and unfair and deceptive practices in the sale of securities. (42 pages) (Publication ID: D15130)

Check Cashing: A Model State Statute  / Research Report
May 1999— This AARP Public Policy Institute report by Sandra B. Eskin includes a model state statute designed to improve the regulation of check-cashing practices, a comparative state law chart, and summaries of existing state laws that regulate check cashing. (56 pages) (Publication ID: D16910)

Combating Health Care Fraud and Abuse in Medicare: Legislative Action and New Programs  / Fact Sheet
April 1998— This AARP Public Policy Institute Fact Sheet by Drew Smith describes the anti-fraud and abuse provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 and the Balanced Budget Act of 1997, describes Operation Restore Trust and discusses the results of the federal government's anti-fraud and abuse program over the last few years. (5 pages) (Publication ID: FS66)

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