Lois Aronstein

High drug costs are already forcing people to cut their pills, take less and sometimes not even be able to read more

High drug costs are already forcing people to cut their pills, take less and sometimes not even be able to fill their prescriptions at all. Eliminating 'wrap around' coverage is a harsh move that will deny drugs to our state's most vulnerable populations - we urge the Legislature to reject the Governor's proposal.

When you get the card, it's a shock. People at age 50 don't feel ready to begin a new stage read more

When you get the card, it's a shock. People at age 50 don't feel ready to begin a new stage of life.

AARP commends the Governor and the State Legislature for taking this unprecedented step in helping to ensure that New York's read more

AARP commends the Governor and the State Legislature for taking this unprecedented step in helping to ensure that New York's most vulnerable citizens can stay warm this winter. With some people actually having to choose between filling their prescriptions and filling their oil tank, this funding couldn't have come at a better time.

High drug prices have created a barrier between people and the drugs they need to stay healthy. We need state read more

High drug prices have created a barrier between people and the drugs they need to stay healthy. We need state laws to help knock those barriers down -- unfortunately the drug industry continues to stop those efforts at every turn.