Anonymous
Post 05/07/2023 07:28     Subject: AARP worth it or not

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.
Anonymous
Post 04/06/2023 21:31     Subject: Re:AARP worth it or not

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
Post 04/05/2023 08:03     Subject: AARP worth it or not

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
Post 04/04/2023 22:57     Subject: AARP worth it or not

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Anonymous
Post 04/04/2023 22:57     Subject: AARP worth it or not

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.
Anonymous
Post 04/04/2023 19:15     Subject: AARP worth it or not

Fun fact - aarp does not discriminate by age and any age can join!!
Anonymous
Post 04/04/2023 18:45     Subject: AARP worth it or not

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
Post 04/04/2023 17:19     Subject: AARP worth it or not

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
Post 04/04/2023 17:15     Subject: Re:AARP worth it or not

I have it at age 55. Sometimes good discounts on travel, but not much better than AAA.
Anonymous
Post 04/04/2023 13:30     Subject: AARP worth it or not

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