After helping my Mother navigate Medicare supplemental programs many years ago, I remember that the only organization that had her best interests at heart was AARP. Back then, they were the silver tigers - working to make sure that seniors were not forgotten. They built their organization state by state making sure seniors were informed on legislation and how it would impact them and then partnered with United Healthcare for supplemental insurance.
In the state of NH, you still cannot buy United Healthcare supplemental insurance UNLESS you are a member of AARP because NH doesn't offer it directly through insurance agents. Discriminatory and limiting - you bet. So my Mom belonged to AARP and had UH Plan F her entire life. Never saw one bill for services rendered.
When I turned 65 it was very easy for me to make the decision to have United Healthcare as my supplemental. NH still doesn't offer it through their programs - only way - Only way to buy it is to be a member of AARP.
What I "think" I know, is if it's good for AARP, it's going to be good for this senior. As for their compensation packages for their executives, I could care less - there are so many executives who make bundles each year... I say - Good for them... Heck, we live in TV where Gary Morse has more money than GOD... and we love living here... So what's the big deal?
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