Medicare and You 2025 – Official US Government Medicare Handbook

AARP Urges Seniors to Review Medicare Plans During Open Enrollment

October 15, 2025

WASHINGTON — AARP is urging seniors to review their Medicare plan options during this year’s Medicare Open Enrollment period (October 15 – December 7, 2025) to determine the coverage that best meets their needs for …

AARP Statement On Social Security Maintaining Phone Services

April 9, 2025

WASHINGTON – Beginning on April 14, the Social Security Administration assured AARP that they will allow all claim types to be completed over the telephone. This includes Retirement, Survivors, and Auxiliary (Spouse or Child) benefits …

AARP Statement on HHS Restructuring

March 27, 2025

WASHINGTON — Today, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement related to restructure plans announced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): “As …

AARP Statement on Customer Service Updates Announced by the Social Security Administration

March 26, 2025

AARP Statement on Customer Service Updates Announced by the Social Security Administration WASHINGTON — Today, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement on the customer service changes …

AARP Statement on Customer Service Changes Announced by the Social Security Administration

March 19, 2025

AARP Statement on Customer Service Changes Announced by the Social Security Administration WASHINGTON — Today, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement related to customer service …

AARP Statement Requesting Assurances from the Social Security Administration

February 28, 2025

WASHINGTON—Today, AARP Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer Nancy LeaMond issued the following statement related to comments about changes at the Social Security Administration (SSA): “AARP is hearing from thousands of older …

New AARP Report: Medicare Part D Enrollees Who Reach the New $2,000 Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap Will Save Thousands Despite Premium Changes

January 16, 2025

New AARP Report: Medicare Part D Enrollees Who Reach the New $2,000 Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap Will Save Thousands Despite Premium Changes WASHINGTON — A new report out from AARP today provides additional insight into the …

Whats New for Medicare in 2025

October 18, 2024

What’s new for 2025 The year 2025 marks a significant milestone for Medicare, introducing the most substantial changes since the 2006 Part D rollout. These adjustments, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act, aim to reduce …

New AARP Survey Finds Life is Good, Especially for Older Americans

October 4, 2024

Survey Finds Older Adults Have an Optimistic Outlook on Life; Expect Their Lives to Improve as They Get Older WASHINGTON—According to a new AARP survey exploring the second half of life, most older adults have …

Alandra Mothorpe-Boyle
Senior Health Insurance Specialist

Alandra Mothorpe-Boyle
Senior Health Insurance Specialist

What's New for Medicare in 2025 what you need to Know