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suediff 09-03-2014 06:45 AM

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

Lovey2 09-03-2014 06:50 AM

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 09-03-2014 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by suediff (Post 932400)
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 09-03-2014 07:10 AM

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 09-03-2014 07:20 AM

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

MSGirl 09-03-2014 07:21 AM

And their Medicare supplement

suediff 09-03-2014 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MSGirl (Post 932416)
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 09-03-2014 07:54 AM

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 09-03-2014 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by onslowe (Post 932434)
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.:clap2: Never get a bill.

billethkid 09-03-2014 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee (Post 932452)
Excellent insurance.:clap2: Never get a bill.

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

rubicon 09-03-2014 09:10 AM

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 09-03-2014 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 932479)
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

:coolsmiley:

starflyte1 09-03-2014 09:33 AM

I have AARP supplemental medical ins. It is great.

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

buzzy 09-03-2014 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 932479)
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 09-03-2014 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rubicon (Post 932479)
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


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