Survey of AARP Montana Members Personal Concerns and Legislative Issues

Survey of AARP Montana Members Personal Concerns and Legislative Issues

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Report Home This survey explores the attitudes and concerns of AARP members in Montana about their health care and prescription drug coverage, energy and utilities service, identity theft, financial investing, their personal opinions about legislative priorities, and the type of AARP opportunities or information of most interest to them. Of those surveyed… 51 percent have Medicare as a source of health care coverage 30 percent spend $100 or more per month of their own money on their prescription drug purchases 91 percent have not applied for utility assistance programs largely because they say they are not eligible (53%) or do not want or need government help (28%) 21 percent have been a victim of identity theft or knows someone who has 90 percent say retirement is their primary reason for investing in securities The issues members view as top or high legislative priorities for AARP Montana are access to affordable prescription drugs (83%), affordable energy rates (80%), and strengthening nursing home policies (76%). This mail survey of 1,072 AARP Montana members was conducted between October 30th and November 30th, 2006. Further information about the survey may be obtained by contacting Jennifer H. Sauer of AARP Knowledge Management at 202-434-6207. (37 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

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