AARP Virginia Advocacy Hub
Posted on 11/06/24
Making Your Voice Heard
We are fighting every day to make aging easier in Virginia. Your voice matters, and we help make sure that our elected officials in the Commonwealth hear it.
AARP Virginia State Director Jim Dau announced that Jared Calfee has joined the organization as Associate State Director for Advocacy and Outreach to lead its state advocacy and financial security programming.
This event was an opportunity for the northern Virginia community to learn about AARP’s priorities for 2025, and explain how community members can help join the advocacy effort for these changes.
When Virginia lawmakers return to Richmond in January, AARP will have four main legislative goals in mind, and the person leading the advocacy effort at the capital says AARP members can collectively make an effective force when they become involved in the process.
In Virginia, AARP will push to create a fast-track process to determine Medicaid eligibility and help older residents age in place.
AARP Virginia will focus on key issues including prescription drug costs, nursing home quality of care and home and community based services during the 2025 General Assembly.
AARP Virginia backed 13 bills which made it through the full General Assembly during the 2024 session. Ten were signed into law by Governor Glenn Youngkin while three were vetoed.
