The Social Security trustees just released the annual status report for one of the most successful and popular initiatives in American history. I break down what you need to know.
Bonus: AARP has made it easy to message Congress and tell them to fix this: spr.ly/6011B8F4rD
Americans count on Social Security more than ever. We can't afford and don't accept ANY cuts to the Social Security WE earned:
βοΈ NO cuts to Social Security payments
βοΈ NO cuts to cost-of-living adjustments
βοΈ NO raising the retirement age
βοΈ NO privatizing Social Security
Check out this week's episode of The Burlington Plan podcast on @993wbtvlp featuring special guests from AARP Vermont to discuss the future of Burlington for older residents. spr.ly/6011B8YlX1
Cryptocurrency kiosks were used in scams that led to more than $389 million in reported losses in 2025. That's why AARP Vermont is advocating to ban crypto kiosks in our state. The good news? Today the Vermont House voted in favor of the ban πβ . Now on to the Senate! #vtpoli
β Today the Vermont Senate passed H.577, a bill that will bring real relief to Vermonters by lowering prescription drug costs for all residents, regardless of their age, income, or insurance status. Now, on to the Governor's desk!! Learn more: spr.ly/6012BBvLcO#vtpoli
For many older & rural Vermonters, a landline is how you reach family, caregivers, or 911. HB 898 would require advance notice before landlines are retired.
β Read the full op-ed: spr.ly/6012B6f70O
Do YOU have questions for @SenSanders? We want to hear them! Join our teletown hall conversation:
π Wednesday, April 22
π 5:00 pm
π by phone at 833-380-0683
π₯οΈ or livestreamed on our Facebook page.
You can also send questions ahead of time to vt@aarp.org.
Our State Director Greg Marchildon and Volunteer State President Beth Stern are on Capitol Hill TODAY meeting with @SenSanders@RepBeccaB@SenPeterWelch to advocate for Vermonters 50 and their families on issues that matter most! #AARPOnTheHill
Today, hundreds of AARP volunteers and staff from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands are on Capitol Hill to tell lawmakers: protect Social Security, support family caregivers, and strengthen safeguards against fraud.
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AARP supports efforts to root out waste and fraud in Medicare.
At the same time, government actions shouldn't block or delay the legitimate care Americans rely on.
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It's National Volunteer Month! Today and every day, we are so grateful to the 60,000 AARP volunteers who dedicate their time to making a difference in the lives of older Americans, including ~300 volunteers right here in Vermont. We could not do what we do without YOU! ππ