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News and Notes from AARP Michigan"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/what-the-aarp-news-and-notes-from-aarp-michigan-mi-2024-10-31.html">What the AARP! News and Notes from AARP Michigan</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/31/24</p> <div>News and Notes from AARP Michigan</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/voices-of-michigan-caregivers-mi-2024-10-25.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/675764b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x514+0+43/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" alt="Voices of Michigan Caregivers"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/voices-of-michigan-caregivers-mi-2024-10-25.html">Voices of Michigan Caregivers</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/25/24</p> <div>Immerse yourself in the heartfelt and powerful stories of Michigan's family caregivers through "Voices of Michigan…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/new-aarp-michigan-poll-presidential-and-us-senate-races-neck-and-neck-mi-2024-10-15.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e5a9c4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1019x655+61+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F63%2Fc3%2Feed9308e46c5b2376887079458a4%2F103736-pollgraphic1.jpg" alt="New AARP Michigan Poll: Presidential and U.S. Senate Races Neck and Neck"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/new-aarp-michigan-poll-presidential-and-us-senate-races-neck-and-neck-mi-2024-10-15.html">New AARP Michigan Poll: Presidential and U.S. Senate Races Neck and Neck</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/15/24</p> <div>Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are tied among voters overall, while Trump holds a…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/navigating-medicare-mi-2024-10-10.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fd735d0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/280x180+160+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F3d%2F19%2Fac604997444a8edd75febb7221e8%2Fmedicare-600-x-320-px.png" alt="Navigating Medicare"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/navigating-medicare-mi-2024-10-10.html">Navigating Medicare</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/10/24</p> <div>Tools, Information, and Resources for Michiganders</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-michigan-mi-2024-09-26.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f959d6e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2084x1340+0+49/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6e%2Fa4%2F23b351f74d538244ff23b6667d31%2Fgettyimages-1253358164.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Michigan"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-michigan-mi-2024-09-26.html">How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Michigan</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/26/24</p> <div>Michigan residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/renee-fluker-honored-as-winner-of-the-aarp-purpose-prize-award-for-midnight-golf-program-based-in-detroit-mi-2024-09-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8792355/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8640x5554+0+103/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff6%2F63%2F9459531347249ddb278b644f651e%2Fvoss-reneefluker04final.JPG" alt="Renee Fluker Honored as Winner of the AARP® Purpose Prize® Award for Midnight Golf Program Based in Detroit"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/renee-fluker-honored-as-winner-of-the-aarp-purpose-prize-award-for-midnight-golf-program-based-in-detroit-mi-2024-09-03.html">Renee Fluker Honored as Winner of the AARP® Purpose Prize® Award for Midnight Golf Program Based in Detroit</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/03/24</p> <div>Fluker and Six Other Nonprofit Founders Over Age 50 Will Receive $50,000 to Support Their Organizations</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/new-aarp-report-impact-of-historic-medicare-rx-outofpocket-spending-cap-on-michigan-seniors-mi-2024-08-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/634abe4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1024x658+0+55/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb8%2F9e%2F1bbe53532eec24b66bfdb535e5bd%2F6127243966-e9189f1099-b.jpg" alt="NEW AARP Report: Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Michigan Seniors"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/new-aarp-report-impact-of-historic-medicare-rx-outofpocket-spending-cap-on-michigan-seniors-mi-2024-08-28.html">NEW AARP Report: Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Michigan Seniors</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/28/24</p> <div>Savings Possible Thanks to the Prescription Drug Law Championed by AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-08-06.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f58597c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1050x675+0+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Faa%2Fe5%2F3a39600c4c32bc19e1cfbb470119%2Fmedicare-virtual-seminar-twitter-1200x675.jpg" alt="How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? This is where we can help. "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-08-06.html">How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? This is where we can help. </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/06/24</p> <div>Feeling unclear about Medicare? This is where AARP can help. Join us for a free virtual seminar in your area for…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/women-thriving-after-50-mi-2024-07-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7e0d8e8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/849x546+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F4c%2F1f%2F3bc35f1dea05070a7af2aefb742c%2Fistock-kali9.jpg" alt="Women Thriving After 50"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/women-thriving-after-50-mi-2024-07-30.html">Women Thriving After 50</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/30/24</p> <div>The number of older women is expected to nearly double by 2050. 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News and Notes from AARP Michigan"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/what-the-aarp-news-and-notes-from-aarp-michigan-mi-2024-10-31.html">What the AARP! News and Notes from AARP Michigan</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/31/24</p> <div>News and Notes from AARP Michigan</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/voices-of-michigan-caregivers-mi-2024-10-25.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/675764b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x514+0+43/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" alt="Voices of Michigan Caregivers"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/voices-of-michigan-caregivers-mi-2024-10-25.html">Voices of Michigan Caregivers</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/25/24</p> <div>Immerse yourself in the heartfelt and powerful stories of Michigan's family caregivers through "Voices of Michigan…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/new-aarp-michigan-poll-presidential-and-us-senate-races-neck-and-neck-mi-2024-10-15.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e5a9c4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1019x655+61+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F63%2Fc3%2Feed9308e46c5b2376887079458a4%2F103736-pollgraphic1.jpg" alt="New AARP Michigan Poll: Presidential and U.S. Senate Races Neck and Neck"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/new-aarp-michigan-poll-presidential-and-us-senate-races-neck-and-neck-mi-2024-10-15.html">New AARP Michigan Poll: Presidential and U.S. Senate Races Neck and Neck</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/15/24</p> <div>Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are tied among voters overall, while Trump holds a…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/navigating-medicare-mi-2024-10-10.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fd735d0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/280x180+160+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F3d%2F19%2Fac604997444a8edd75febb7221e8%2Fmedicare-600-x-320-px.png" alt="Navigating Medicare"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/navigating-medicare-mi-2024-10-10.html">Navigating Medicare</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/10/24</p> <div>Tools, Information, and Resources for Michiganders</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-michigan-mi-2024-09-26.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f959d6e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2084x1340+0+49/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6e%2Fa4%2F23b351f74d538244ff23b6667d31%2Fgettyimages-1253358164.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Michigan"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-michigan-mi-2024-09-26.html">How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Michigan</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/26/24</p> <div>Michigan residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/renee-fluker-honored-as-winner-of-the-aarp-purpose-prize-award-for-midnight-golf-program-based-in-detroit-mi-2024-09-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8792355/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8640x5554+0+103/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff6%2F63%2F9459531347249ddb278b644f651e%2Fvoss-reneefluker04final.JPG" alt="Renee Fluker Honored as Winner of the AARP® Purpose Prize® Award for Midnight Golf Program Based in Detroit"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/renee-fluker-honored-as-winner-of-the-aarp-purpose-prize-award-for-midnight-golf-program-based-in-detroit-mi-2024-09-03.html">Renee Fluker Honored as Winner of the AARP® Purpose Prize® Award for Midnight Golf Program Based in Detroit</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/03/24</p> <div>Fluker and Six Other Nonprofit Founders Over Age 50 Will Receive $50,000 to Support Their Organizations</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/new-aarp-report-impact-of-historic-medicare-rx-outofpocket-spending-cap-on-michigan-seniors-mi-2024-08-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/634abe4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1024x658+0+55/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb8%2F9e%2F1bbe53532eec24b66bfdb535e5bd%2F6127243966-e9189f1099-b.jpg" alt="NEW AARP Report: Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Michigan Seniors"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/new-aarp-report-impact-of-historic-medicare-rx-outofpocket-spending-cap-on-michigan-seniors-mi-2024-08-28.html">NEW AARP Report: Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Michigan Seniors</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/28/24</p> <div>Savings Possible Thanks to the Prescription Drug Law Championed by AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-08-06.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f58597c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1050x675+0+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Faa%2Fe5%2F3a39600c4c32bc19e1cfbb470119%2Fmedicare-virtual-seminar-twitter-1200x675.jpg" alt="How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? This is where we can help. "> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-08-06.html">How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? This is where we can help. </a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/06/24</p> <div>Feeling unclear about Medicare? This is where AARP can help. Join us for a free virtual seminar in your area for…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="11" data-url="/news/women-thriving-after-50-mi-2024-07-30.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7e0d8e8/2147483647/strip/true/crop/849x546+0+10/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F4c%2F1f%2F3bc35f1dea05070a7af2aefb742c%2Fistock-kali9.jpg" alt="Women Thriving After 50"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/women-thriving-after-50-mi-2024-07-30.html">Women Thriving After 50</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 07/30/24</p> <div>The number of older women is expected to nearly double by 2050. 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Communities More Livable</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 06/27/24</p> <div>Today, AARP announced six organizations throughout Michigan will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants – part of…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="14" data-url="/news/rite-aid-stores-closing-in-michigan-what-to-do-next-mi-2024-06-24.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8c4c337/2147483647/strip/true/crop/691x444+13+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F41%2F0f%2Fca27ea604f618f54873bca4838ba%2Friteaid.jpg" alt="Rite Aid Stores Closing in Michigan - What to Do Next"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/rite-aid-stores-closing-in-michigan-what-to-do-next-mi-2024-06-24.html">Rite Aid Stores 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News and Notes from AARP Michigan</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/31/24</p> <div>News and Notes from AARP Michigan</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="4" data-url="/news/voices-of-michigan-caregivers-mi-2024-10-25.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/675764b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/800x514+0+43/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe2%2F8b%2F583d857943a99fd2eec8f3fbc954%2Fstates-default-image-800x600.png" alt="Voices of Michigan Caregivers"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/voices-of-michigan-caregivers-mi-2024-10-25.html">Voices of Michigan Caregivers</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/25/24</p> <div>Immerse yourself in the heartfelt and powerful stories of Michigan's family caregivers through "Voices of Michigan…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="5" data-url="/news/new-aarp-michigan-poll-presidential-and-us-senate-races-neck-and-neck-mi-2024-10-15.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/4e5a9c4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1019x655+61+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F63%2Fc3%2Feed9308e46c5b2376887079458a4%2F103736-pollgraphic1.jpg" alt="New AARP Michigan Poll: Presidential and U.S. Senate Races Neck and Neck"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/new-aarp-michigan-poll-presidential-and-us-senate-races-neck-and-neck-mi-2024-10-15.html">New AARP Michigan Poll: Presidential and U.S. Senate Races Neck and Neck</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/15/24</p> <div>Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are tied among voters overall, while Trump holds a…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="6" data-url="/news/navigating-medicare-mi-2024-10-10.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/fd735d0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/280x180+160+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F3d%2F19%2Fac604997444a8edd75febb7221e8%2Fmedicare-600-x-320-px.png" alt="Navigating Medicare"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/navigating-medicare-mi-2024-10-10.html">Navigating Medicare</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 10/10/24</p> <div>Tools, Information, and Resources for Michiganders</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="7" data-url="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-michigan-mi-2024-09-26.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f959d6e/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2084x1340+0+49/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2F6e%2Fa4%2F23b351f74d538244ff23b6667d31%2Fgettyimages-1253358164.jpg" alt="How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Michigan"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/how-and-where-to-get-covid19-vaccines-in-michigan-mi-2024-09-26.html">How and Where to Get COVID-19 Vaccines in Michigan</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/26/24</p> <div>Michigan residents can schedule new COVID-19 vaccine appointments or walk into a nearby pharmacy to get a shot. Here’s…</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="8" data-url="/news/renee-fluker-honored-as-winner-of-the-aarp-purpose-prize-award-for-midnight-golf-program-based-in-detroit-mi-2024-09-03.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8792355/2147483647/strip/true/crop/8640x5554+0+103/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Ff6%2F63%2F9459531347249ddb278b644f651e%2Fvoss-reneefluker04final.JPG" alt="Renee Fluker Honored as Winner of the AARP® Purpose Prize® Award for Midnight Golf Program Based in Detroit"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/renee-fluker-honored-as-winner-of-the-aarp-purpose-prize-award-for-midnight-golf-program-based-in-detroit-mi-2024-09-03.html">Renee Fluker Honored as Winner of the AARP® Purpose Prize® Award for Midnight Golf Program Based in Detroit</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 09/03/24</p> <div>Fluker and Six Other Nonprofit Founders Over Age 50 Will Receive $50,000 to Support Their Organizations</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="9" data-url="/news/new-aarp-report-impact-of-historic-medicare-rx-outofpocket-spending-cap-on-michigan-seniors-mi-2024-08-28.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/634abe4/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1024x658+0+55/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fb8%2F9e%2F1bbe53532eec24b66bfdb535e5bd%2F6127243966-e9189f1099-b.jpg" alt="NEW AARP Report: Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Michigan Seniors"> </div> </div> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/new-aarp-report-impact-of-historic-medicare-rx-outofpocket-spending-cap-on-michigan-seniors-mi-2024-08-28.html">NEW AARP Report: Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Michigan Seniors</a></h3> <p class="small mb-1 blog-date-author posted-on"> Posted on 08/28/24</p> <div>Savings Possible Thanks to the Prescription Drug Law Championed by AARP</div> </li> <li class="vcc-item card-link item" data-pageindex="10" data-url="/news/how-can-you-prepare-for-medicare-initial-enrollment-this-is-where-we-can-help-2024-08-06.html" > <div class="top mb-1"> <h2 class="topic"></h2> </div> <div class="image-right"> <div class="image" style="margin-bottom:0;"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/f58597c/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1050x675+0+0/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Faa%2Fe5%2F3a39600c4c32bc19e1cfbb470119%2Fmedicare-virtual-seminar-twitter-1200x675.jpg" alt="How can you prepare for Medicare initial enrollment? 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