[suediff]

Do most Villagers have AARP, is it a good deal or a waste of time and money?

[Lovey2]

Haven't used it for much but our auto insurance. We switched over immediately upon my husband's offer to join. Same insurance company...a little over $700.00 less per year.

[dbussone]

Originally Posted by suediff

Do most Villagers have AARP, is it a good deal or a waste of time and money?

I use it primarily for access to vendors at reduced prices. Have had it for many years. I became a life member when it was very inexpensive ($10).

[Cedwards38]

Yeah, I'm in and I've used the discounts a few times, but the primary reason I belong is the legislative support they provide seniors.

[dewilson58]

I don't mainly because of some of the PAC groups they support in Washington.

[MSGirl]

And their Medicare supplement

[suediff]

Originally Posted by MSGirl

And their Medicare supplement

That was my biggest concern. I have GPM Life for my Medicare gap and don't know if that will be accepted when we move down. I think I have read on the forum that United Healthcare is the "gap" of choice in TV. Is that true?

[onslowe]

I am a member and I also have the AARP Medicare supplement. I have no way of knowing how many Villagers carry it. I do know that in the summer of 2013, I had a triple by-pass, with related nursing home rehab, two melanoma surgeries (one at Ocala) and a nineteen day stay at TVRH for an intestinal disorder. Massive medical bills, and with AARP, I paid nothing. No hassles, no fights, just insurance.

[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by onslowe

I am a member and I also have the AARP Medicare supplement. I have no way of knowing how many Villagers carry it. I do know that in the summer of 2013, I had a triple by-pass, with related nursing home rehab, two melanoma surgeries (one at Ocala) and a nineteen day stay at TVRH for an intestinal disorder. Massive medical bills, and with AARP, I paid nothing. No hassles, no fights, just insurance.

Excellent insurance. Never get a bill.

[billethkid]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

Excellent insurance. Never get a bill.

ditto.......I do not support their political agenda.

[rubicon]

I soured on AARP because of their political agenda which leans heavily liberal and because they threw seniors under the bus to gain advantage in the ObamIacare . Also they exist to sell insurance claiming discounts but by inserting themselves in the process only increase premiums since their costs are added on to premiums. People would do better shopping their own insurance

They have a history of voting against the wishes of seniors when it fits their political aspirations. Like any lobbyist group they do more harm than good and are an impediment for individual citizen to exercise their Constitutional rights.

I only express an opinion and do not invite argument

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by rubicon

I soured on AARP because of their political agenda which leans heavily liberal and because they threw seniors under the bus to gain advantage in the ObamIacare . Also they exist to sell insurance claiming discounts but by inserting themselves in the process only increase premiums since their costs are added on to premiums. People would do better shopping their own insurance

They have a history of voting against the wishes of seniors when it fits their political aspirations. Like any lobbyist group they do more harm than good and are an impediment for individual citizen to exercise their Constitutional rights.

I only express an opinion and do not invite argument

[starflyte1]

I have AARP supplemental medical ins. It is great.

I do not belong to AARP. I can buy their insurance without belonging.

[buzzy]

Originally Posted by rubicon

I soured on AARP because of their political agenda which leans heavily liberal and because they threw seniors under the bus to gain advantage in the ObamIacare . Also they exist to sell insurance claiming discounts but by inserting themselves in the process only increase premiums since their costs are added on to premiums. People would do better shopping their own insurance

They have a history of voting against the wishes of seniors when it fits their political aspirations. Like any lobbyist group they do more harm than good and are an impediment for individual citizen to exercise their Constitutional rights.

I only express an opinion and do not invite argument

I completely agree. Plus, their monthly magazine is chock full of ads for products and services that look like they would take advantage of seniors. I finally let my membership lapse, hoping that the endless solicitations for health and life insurance would stop, but they keep coming.

[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by rubicon

I soured on AARP because of their political agenda which leans heavily liberal and because they threw seniors under the bus to gain advantage in the ObamIacare . Also they exist to sell insurance claiming discounts but by inserting themselves in the process only increase premiums since their costs are added on to premiums. People would do better shopping their own insurance

They have a history of voting against the wishes of seniors when it fits their political aspirations. Like any lobbyist group they do more harm than good and are an impediment for individual citizen to exercise their Constitutional rights.

I only express an opinion and do not invite argument

I agree. I even wrote them a letter when I cancelled my card. I get 10% on my AAA card and I could get 20% on an AARP card at Denny's but I refuse to support their agenda.

Z