Why is the AARP backing the President's Health Care Reform

[Guest]

The current proposals call for about one third of the estimated costs to come from Medicare savings. That could be more than $500 billion over ten years.

Imagine, $500 billion in Medicare savings (they used to be called cuts) at a time when baby boomers are about to increase the Medicare population by about 30%.

And the AARP is OK with this? Do they still represent the interest of seniors?

[Guest]

IMHO, AARP only represents their own best interests. Could it be that they see this huge gov't plan as an opportunity for them? Medicare already contracts out administration of the Medicare part A, B and D Plans to non-govt organizations, maybe AARP see themselves as the future administrator of the new gov't plan to cover all those folks who do not have private healthcare insurance? Imagine their fee for taking on this big broker position.

[Guest]

Thank you for the insight on AARP's position on the Universal/National whatever you want to call it healthcare. My husband and I are going to drop AARP and any insurance policlies we have through them. We are not going support any organization that doesn't think of the people who support them. We urge any one out there who wants to make a stand to write them a letter: AARP
601 E Street NW
Washington DC 20049

When you send them the letter also include your AARP cards with a Big X across it. There are people who complain about things and don't do anything about it. Nows your chance. Hit them where it hurts - the Wallet.

[Guest]

Thank you for the insight on AARP's position on the Universal/National whatever you want to call it healthcare. My husband and I are going to drop AARP and any insurance policlies we have through them. We are not going support any organization that doesn't think of the people who support them. We urge any one out there who wants to make a stand to write them a letter: AARP
601 E Street NW
Washington DC 20049

When you send them the letter also include your AARP cards with a Big X across it. There are people who complain about things and don't do anything about it. Nows your chance. Hit them where it hurts - the Wallet.

The position that AARP is taking is also puzzling to me. I am thinking of doing the same thing. Just discussed this subject with one of my vendors and this same topic came up. Work your whole life to get medicare and then find out you may got get the coverage you deserve. :cus::cus:

[Guest]

I plan to drop AARP also.
Who do you recommend for auto insurance?

[Guest]

We found for what we need in coverage we could get a better deal through Geico. It all depends on the type of coverage you need, and if you want a 'human' to deal with, or are happy online or the phone.

Good luck!

[Guest]

(very, very left)!!

I am in the process of shopping for my current coverages with AARP. My goal is to be able to send them my cards before year end.

Any recommendations for alternatives for the different coverages they offer may be helpful to many thinking the same way.

Medicare supplemental insurance?
Long term care insurance?
Other?

Like Washington representatives, the powers that be at AARP should be made aware of the constituents feelings. This is supposed to be an organization for the benefit of the customer/constituent.

btk

[Guest]

We found for what we need in coverage we could get a better deal through Geico. It all depends on the type of coverage you need, and if you want a 'human' to deal with, or are happy online or the phone.
Good luck!

I agree, got a great deal through Geico on line. Renewed again this year. All on line, I love that convenience... Good luck!

[Guest]

RV...sorry I missed your thread until just now or I wouldn't have started a new one on AARP..my bad.