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The AARP Public Policy Institute (PPI) published a NEW Thinking Policy blog released in tandem with May 2024’s Social Security Trustees annual report. Extensive survey and polling research demonstrates that a strong majority of Americans believe Social Security is an important program they view favorably and opposes reductions in funds that would reduce benefits. In addition, a NEW AARP Policy Now video segment finds that regardless of income, education or even age, most Americans value Social Security.
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Affordability Policy Solutions
Despite gains in health coverage and affordability under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a large number of Americans remain uninsured, including millions of adults ages 50 to 64. Barriers to affordability and access exist, but there are options to improve access to affordable coverage and reduce racial/ethnic/other coverage disparities.
Medicare Savings Program Enrollment
Mathematica and the AARP Public Policy Institute analyzed MSP enrollment patterns in a four state sample before and after they expanded MSP eligibility criteria. Findings show that these changes led to enrollment growth and suggest multiple potential benefits to states.
Building Better Brain Health for All People
AARP Policy and Brain Health released its latest major report on brain health equity in 2023. In this report, we share what we have learned about the societal, political, and environmental factors that influence people’s opportunity to maintain the best possible brain health through the course of their lives.
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14 Years of the Affordable Care Act: Impact on Adults Ages 50-64
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) – now 14 years old – has played a critical role in expanding access to affordable health coverage for millions of adults ages 50 to 64, including through its health insurance Marketplaces.
Date: May 7, 2024