AARP worth it or not

[Anonymous]

Is there any advantage for UMC seniors between 55-60?

[Anonymous]

I have it at age 55. Sometimes good discounts on travel, but not much better than AAA.

[Anonymous]

I get it for my mom who is umc (in your words). It’s only 16 dollars and the magazines and occasional discount offset that.

[Anonymous]

Yes, worth it.

The magazine and newsletter are interesting for people 'of a certain age." The membership does comes with discounts, though I have not really made use of that.

Perhaps most importantly, they lobby on behalf of older people (like for nursing home regulation and continuing medicare and social security). They also fund research related to the welfare of older people.

[Anonymous]

Fun fact - aarp does not discriminate by age and any age can join!!

[Anonymous]

the discount on cell plan at at&t mire than offset the cost. I consider the membership a small price for their advocacy and lobbying to support medicare, soc sec and rx drug pricing.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes, worth it.

The magazine and newsletter are interesting for people 'of a certain age." The membership does comes with discounts, though I have not really made use of that.

Perhaps most importantly, they lobby on behalf of older people (like for nursing home regulation and continuing medicare and social security). They also fund research related to the welfare of older people.

I guess I am “of a certain age”, because I like the magazine and the newsletter.

[Anonymous]

AARP exists to license its name to UnitedHealthcare and other insurance companies who slap the AARP name on their insurance products.

AARP does no actual lobbying. None. Ask anyone who works in lobbying or on Capitol Hill.

[Anonymous]

Get AARP for the Medicare supplemental health insurance they offer. It’s been a godsend for my mom through her cancer treatments and other health needs.