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This is a reason to celebrate! We made history two years ago by fighting to pass a bill that capped prescription costs for millions of seniors enrolled in Medicare plans for the first time ever. Now, Medicare finally has the power to negotiate outrageous drug prices. That historic win is a reminder: When people 50-plus come together and demand a better tomorrow, we win. See how much the historic Rx law — made possible by you — has improved our lives and pocketbooks in our new report >> Social Security is the largest source of income for most older Americans, and one in five Americans 65-plus rely on it for nearly all of their income. But without Congressional action, projected shortfalls could lead to cuts to the Social Security you've earned through a lifetime of hard-work in the next decade. We NEED to elect lawmakers who will protect and save our Social Security. And because voters like us decide elections, we MUST raise our voice. Join the 200,000+ voters 50-plus who committed to vote for Social Security. Take one minute and say you are a Social Security voter >> How do you modify a house to make it wheelchair-friendly? What foods are best for chronic kidney disease? Learning to care for a spouse, parent or other loved one can be confusing and stressful. So AARP Illinois fought hard — and won — to bring state, federal, nonprofit, and paid resources for family caregivers into one convenient place. Learn about this “one-stop shop” for family caregivers in Illinois >>

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TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE         Before Medicare negotiated down the price of Januvia — an anti-diabetic medication — it cost close to: A) An oil change B) A diamond ring C) A month’s worth of groceries for an average American household D) A new pair of tennis shoes         Scroll down for the answer

We are AARP: What It’s Like In Judy’s Shoes     Judy says living on a fixed income is getting harder and harder. She — along with hundreds of other members in this community — told us what she’d like candidates in the upcoming elections to know about her daily challenges. “Along with the increase of everything, it makes it impossible to make ends meet,” says Judy. From the rising prices of groceries to increasing rent, candidates must listen and understand what voters 50-plus like Judy are going through — because WE decide elections. Craig, what’s it like in YOUR shoes? We’re here to listen — and to amplify YOUR voice to candidates running for office >>

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE ANSWER     Correct answer: C – The list price for Januvia is $527 for a 30-day supply, which is slightly higher than the average American household’s monthly grocery bill. Now — thanks to the historic Rx law that advocates like you helped make happen — Medicare has negotiated the price down for enrollees by a whopping 79 percent! See the rest of Medicare’s negotiated prices for the 10 most costly medications >>

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