[gerryann]

Originally Posted by CFrance

By "gap," do you mean advantage plan or supplemental? A supplemental is accepted anywhere. Advantage plans are more regional.

Thanks for answering that. That's what I thought.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

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

I agree.....their PAC focus does not agree with what I want to see in gov't.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Cedwards38

I thought their "agenda" was to support retired persons in whatever way possible. What exactly is in their agenda that you find objectionable?

That's their marketing.....you need to research the liberal agenda they support and if that meets with your agenda then you should support them. An example, they supported Obamacare until they didn't. Their original support put seniors at a risk for reduced care and increased premiums. They followed the Pelosi direction, you had to support it to get it passed then you can read it. That's just one example.

[Cedwards38]

They are the largest membership organization of seniors in America with huge political clout. Their budget is supported by seniors dues and peripheral purchases made by seniors. How could they even survive, much less be a growing organization, unless they were supporting an agenda that supported their membership. No offense, but don't politicize this if its not. If Obamacare and Pelosi are good for the majority of seniors and their members then that's where they need to be isn't it?

[Brencpa]

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.

What plan do you have?

[sunnyatlast]

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.

Well that sure does sound like a well-funded insurance company, and not a tax-exempt "non-profit" group......

"The report found that insurance sales are AARP's single largest source of revenue, far eclipsing member dues. AARP-brand offerings are the market leaders for Medicare prescription coverage, private Medicare Advantage insurance plans, and Medigap supplemental coverage that fills in benefit gaps in traditional Medicare.

UnitedHealthcare, which operates the AARP plans, paid the organization $427 million in 2009 for the use of its name, according to the report...."

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/844545

[rubicon]

The claim that AARP provides discounts should be accompanied by what % of the premium, hotel rate, etc they are given for use of their name.

There was an issue a couple of years back concerning Medicare can't remember but thought it was a CPI increase recommended by congress AARP lobbied for it not to be passed

[Indydealmaker]

AARP is not an insurance company. They are a marketing company with a liberal political agenda. All of the discounts that they offer are available from a myriad of other marketing companies.

[KeepingItReal]

Originally Posted by SALYBOW

I have AARP Plan F and when I was in the hospital for 7 weeks and had many procedures afterwards, we have nevr had to pay anything. I love it.

This is not as a result of AARP, all plan F Medicare Gap coverages (or supplements) are identical no matter where you buy them. Plan F from any company would have paid exactly the same. All the lettered plans A-N are identical regardless of the company but the prices they charge do vary quite a bit. No networks with these plans.

We are AARP members but do not agree with a lot of their positions, would most likely not renew again.

[JoMar]

Originally Posted by Cedwards38

They are the largest membership organization of seniors in America with huge political clout. Their budget is supported by seniors dues and peripheral purchases made by seniors. How could they even survive, much less be a growing organization, unless they were supporting an agenda that supported their membership. No offense, but don't politicize this if its not. If Obamacare and Pelosi are good for the majority of seniors and their members then that's where they need to be isn't it?

I think that's what I said, if they support your agenda then they are good for you.....they don't support mine and I will not support them. And what you said, if seniors didn't support them they wouldn't survive is also true. I believe the problem is that most listen to the ads and don't investigate their positions.....when people vote or contribute based on marketing then act surprised when the gov't takes money out of their pockets. I do disagree with you on one point....everything today is about politics, nothing is about doing what's right anymore.