Medicare and Social Security face a number of challenges in the coming years, including changing demographics and rising health costs. Americans and Arkansans have earned the coverage, benefits, protections and guarantees that Medicare and Social Security provide. This program gives them a chance to participate in a conversation about how to protect and strengthen these programs for current and future generations.

Panelists include:

• Sarah Schultz-Lackey, Public Affairs Office of the Regional Commissioner, Social Security Administration
• Ariel Gonzalez, Director of Federal Health and Family Advocacy, AARP
• Herb Sanderson - State Director for Advocacy, AARP Arkansas
• Melissa Simpson - Director of SHIIP (Senior Health Insurance Information Program)

This program was underwritten by the AARP Arkansas (American Association of Retired Persons)