ARSEA APEAL

09/02/2026

Trump announces more prescription drug savings, projected to save Americans $600 billion

President Donald Trump announced an expansion of his Most Favored Nation drug pricing initiative on Monday afternoon from the White House.

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Quick question: do you know what happens to your life insurance benefits if your job, benefits, or life situation changes? It's one of the most overlooked parts of financial planning and one oversight here can have a big impact on your family later.
Our webinar is coming up soon. We'll walk through:
✔️ What changes in your life can mean for existing coverage
✔️ The benefits mistake we see most often
✔️ How to make sure your family stays protected
Bring your questions — this is a great chance to get clarity before decisions become urgent.
📅 September 4th │ 🕒 10:30 AM CST
🔗https://ambabenefits.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bzxydwzeSaervAfvMXXG0w
Already registered? Feel free to share this with a loved one who could benefit 🤝

08/31/2026

Today is the last day to make reservations at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Prattville, AL for September 23rd - our 2026 Convention! Visit this link to make your reservations now:

https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1780420284717&key=GRP&app=resvlink&_branch_match_id=1590740657574271491&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXTywo0MtNLCrKzC8p0UvOz9UvSi3OyczLtgdK2ALZZSCOWmaKraG5hYGJkYGRhYm5obladmqlrXtQgFpdUWpaKlB3Xnp8UlF+eXFqka1bJlAsvwIA1miqrGEAAAA=

08/30/2026

For those who missed the August AMBA Webinar on scams and election season fraud, here is a link to watch on YouTube. https://youtu.be/oqRvQ316ibg

08/29/2026

Listen to this fraudulent scheme that went on for several weeks discussed in the first half of this webinar on Elder Fraud and Scams. Please be aware of these things. Anyone could be a target.

Fraud and scams can have serious and lasting effects on older adult...

08/28/2026

Dental emergencies don't wait for a convenient time, and neither should your coverage. 🦷

Knowing what's typically included (and what isn't) when it comes to emergency dental care can help you feel more prepared if the unexpected comes up.

👉 Read more: https://www.ambadentalvision.com/blog/emergency-dental-care-in-retirement-whats-covered

08/27/2026

Throwback Thursday to 2016 when our Keynote Speaker was Dr. David Bronner. You can hear Dr. Bronner again this year at our convention. Make plans to join us on September 23rd and 24th at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center at Capitol Hill, Prattville, AL. Reservation deadline (to get our conference rate) is coming up on August 31st. Find out more on our website, reserve your room using our link or register for the meetings you would like to attend. https://www.arsea.org/news--events/events/annual-convention

08/26/2026

The last day for local governments to submit their resolutions to RSA to participate in the Local Government Longevity Bonus is coming up on Monday, August 31st. Councils, commissions, and boards need to vote on and return a resolution with their intent to fund to bonus in order to participate. Funding can be provided in a lump sum or spread out over the next budget year.

Retirees should expect their bonus in October. Let's give retirees a reason to celebrate the holidays this year.

For an updated list of local governments that have opted to fund the bonus for their retirees, please visit our website. https://www.arsea.org/advocacy/enacted-legislations/retiree-bonus

08/26/2026

https://www.rocketcitynow.com/video/news/local/local-government-retiree-speaks-out-about-cities-not-opting-into-alabamas-2026-retiree-bonus/525-e5ded9eb-26b2-4fbb-95ca-5726c4ba0f8e

Proncey Robertson, ARSEA Board Member from District 15 makes a statement on the local government bonus and why it is important to retirees.

Decatur retiree Proncey Robertson said a bonus for city retirees is critical between statewide cost-of-living adjustments.