Legislative Issues in North Carolina A Survey of Residents 50 Plus
Legislative Issues in North Carolina A Survey of Residents 50 Plus
85 percent feel the state should provide assistance with prescription drug costs for low-income older and disabled residents who do not qualify for extra help from the Medicare Part D program
66 percent favor legislation that would allow low-income elderly and disabled residents to delay paying property taxes
60 percent say they always vote in elections for governor and state legislators Overall, most are aware of the challenges facing the state regarding these issues. They are willing to bear higher taxes, if necessary, in order to preserve crucial social programs, and would be likely to vote for or against candidates for state office based on their proposals on these key issues. This telephone survey of 801 age 50+ North Carolinians – 55 percent of whom identified themselves as AARP members – was conducted for AARP by Woelfel Research during April and May 2006. Further information about this survey may be obtained by contacting the report's author, Erica Dinger of AARP Knowledge Management, at 202-434-6176. (29 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures
Legislative Issues in North Carolina A Survey of Residents 50 Plus
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Report Home Exploring the opinions of age 50+ North Carolina residents about legislative issues in their state, this AARP survey finds health care (including prescription drugs) and economic security concerns dominating the issues they consider most important. These issues affect all Tar Heels regardless of AARP membership or age. Of those surveyed... 76 percent support North Carolina providing additional funding for home- and community-based services, even if it means an increase in their taxes85 percent feel the state should provide assistance with prescription drug costs for low-income older and disabled residents who do not qualify for extra help from the Medicare Part D program
66 percent favor legislation that would allow low-income elderly and disabled residents to delay paying property taxes
60 percent say they always vote in elections for governor and state legislators Overall, most are aware of the challenges facing the state regarding these issues. They are willing to bear higher taxes, if necessary, in order to preserve crucial social programs, and would be likely to vote for or against candidates for state office based on their proposals on these key issues. This telephone survey of 801 age 50+ North Carolinians – 55 percent of whom identified themselves as AARP members – was conducted for AARP by Woelfel Research during April and May 2006. Further information about this survey may be obtained by contacting the report's author, Erica Dinger of AARP Knowledge Management, at 202-434-6176. (29 pages) Cancel You are leaving AARP.org and going to the website of our trusted provider. The provider’s terms, conditions and policies apply. Please return to AARP.org to learn more about other benefits. Your email address is now confirmed. You'll start receiving the latest news, benefits, events, and programs related to AARP's mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. You can also by updating your account at anytime. You will be asked to register or log in. Cancel Offer Details Disclosures