Political Action

• Western New York Chapter Co-Sponsors Health and Resource Fair October 24
• How do I stop unwanted outreach from Medicare Advantage companies?

• Older Americans Made Their Voices Heard on Election Day

  
  

• Federal Updates

• Snap Benefits at Risk Because of Administration's Choice Not to Use Contingency Fund Dedicated for SNAP
• Social Security Benefits Support 12 Million US Jobs and Generates $2.6 Trillion in Economic Output
• KFF Health News: Trump Team Takes Aim at State Laws ShieldingConsumers’ Credit Scores From Medical Debt

• Capital District Chapter of NYSARA Hosts Alzheimer's Program
• Impact of the Affordable Care ActTax Credits Expiration Especially on Those Age 55-64
• Officials Announce 2.8% COLA Increase for Social Security Beneficiaries
• California Alliance Mobilizes Retirees in Redistricting Fight

• BiWeekly Updates From Our Friends at LiveOn NY
• No Kings Rallies For Democracy Draw 7 Million in All 50 States
• Why Do Some Seniors Choose Medigap Over Medicare Advantage

• Deepfake Ads Promoting Benefits for Seniors Explode on Meta Social Media Platforms

  
  

WYNRC members were part of No Kings Day Protests .

WNY NYSUT Retirees participated in the Making Strides Walk, at Buffalo's Outer Harbor on October 18, 2025.

• Medicare Open Enrollment Period Begins October 15
• Capital District Chapter of NYSARA Alzheimer's Workshop
• Older Enrollees and Patients Living in Red States Will Be Hurt Most If ACA Subsidies Lapse
• KFF Health News: Health Centers Face Risks as Government Funding Lapses

• The government shutdown is the Democrats wanting to give free health care to undocumented immigrants." NOT
• A gateway to Medicare Advantage being the default option for those turning 65 (As per Project 2025)
• KFF Health News: Shutdown Halts Some Health Services as Political Risks Test Parties

• Learn the Facts About Vaccinations and be Concerned About Misinformation
• New Concerns About Trump Immigration Policies Eroding Health Care Services
• KFF Health News: AI Will Soon Have a Say in Approving or Denying Medicare Treatments

• NYSARA Participates in NY Age Strong Conference
• Trump Administration Backs Off Its Promise to “Not Touch Social Security,” Considers Raising the Retirement Age
• KFF Health News: Team Trump’s Answer to Ballooning Obamacare Premiums: Less Generous Coverage