AARP North Dakota to host online On Tap event to discuss drug prices and more

FARGO — AARP North Dakota plans to host a web-based On Faucet occasion for the general public to find out about excessive prescription drug costs, fraud and the dearth of choices on the market for older adults.

The occasion, which was slated to be held at Fargo Brewing Firm between 5:30-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 14, is now going to be on-line as a result of a extreme winter storm predicted for subsequent week.

The occasion is free and open to the general public, however registration is inspired, in response to a press launch from AARP North Dakota.

Attendees will likely be provided the prospect to share their priorities and be taught what newly-elected or re-elected native space legislators will give attention to through the upcoming state legislative session.

“Not solely will group members have an opportunity to attach in individual with their legislators, we’ll focus on a number of the alternatives legislators have to deal with the problems North Dakotans 50 and over have made clear influenced their votes within the November election,” mentioned Josh Askvig, AARP North Dakota state director.

In early September, AARP North Dakota requested aged voters within the state what have been their important points, and found that most individuals have been involved about fraud safety and scams, decreasing prescription drug prices and defending public pension advantages.

Different points that arose included Medicare and Social Safety advantages and residing independently as they age, the press launch acknowledged.

To register go to 

https://occasions.aarp.org/OnTapFargo