The Inflation Reduction Act and Your Health
Answers to common questions about how the new law affects drug prices, Medicare and more
How Medicare Rx Price Negotiations Will Work
Which drugs may be targeted first and when beneficiaries could see savings
Big Changes Coming to Medicare Part D Plans
Inflation Reduction Act limits out-of-pocket drug costs, caps insulin copays, makes vaccines free
New Law Makes More People Eligible for Part D Assistance
Annual income threshold increased for Medicare’s Extra Help program
Drugmakers Face Penalties for Price Hikes Above Inflation
New law requires companies to provide rebates to Medicare for excessive increases
ACA Premium Subsidies Extended Through 2025
Inflation Reduction Act provision helps millions of Americans afford health coverage
More Advocacy
Landmark Bill to Cut Rx Drug Prices Signed Into Law
AARP CEO hails passage and says measure will bring relief to millions
Rx Drug Win Caps AARP’s Fight for Lower Prices
The power of tens of millions of 50-plus adults led to a historic victory
Volunteers Made a Difference in Historic Medicare Vote
Volunteers nationwide asked lawmakers to offer relief from prescription drug prices
AARP CEO Thanks Members for Historic Rx Win
Jo Ann Jenkins vows AARP will keep fighting big drug companies’ out-of-control prices
How States Helped Lower Prescription Drug Costs
The sweeping federal bill aimed at cutting drug costs follows years of action at the state level
What if Milk Prices Rose as Fast as Prescription Drugs?
Basic staples would be out of reach for many if prices went up at the same rate as popular medications
Social Security, Medicare Trust Fund Projections Improve
But action still needed by Congress to shore up long-term finances of these vital programs
Foundation Files Charges Against Wellness Program
Construction workers faced health insurance penalties of up to $2,400 per year
AARP Foundation Joins Suit to Recover Retirement Funds
African Methodist Episcopal clergy and other workers lost nearly $90 million
