[LeeM]

So now that I am of age, I am getting many a letter from AARP trying to get me to join.

On the plus side, I understand they offer a discount at Outback where I go alot.

On the negative side with so many letters from them, many of which contain membership cards (must be costly to print) and so many ads they run on TV, it makes me think my dollars would be wasted on their advertising to get new members instead of them offering any real benefits. In addition, I checked out the insurance rates they offer and what I have is better. And I have AAA for hotel and other discounts.

So I ask you all - to AARP or not to AARP.

[Steve & Deanna]

As far as I am concerned, AARP is just a big insurance company. I dropped my affiliation with AARP years ago when they got 'political'. I still get mailings urging me to sign back up, buy their insurance, etc. etc. I can get the same discounts through AAA or merely asking for a senior discount. No thanks AARP.

[Golfingnut]

I have received some great tips and information from AARP. not a money saver, but worth the investment in my opinion.

[angiefox10]

It's $16 for a year. Try it and see if it fits you. If not, you can not renew next year.

We don't buy the insurance... We have enjoyed many of the discounts and feel we got our money back. I enjoy the magazines and often times will go on the online site to see what they are writing about.

[rubicon]

The AARP organization does not truly represent retired people. It has morphed into a political entity to serve itself. AARP sided with ObamaCare only because they were promised to be the one to replaced Medicare Advantage.

AARP insurance cost are expensive

I dumped them long ago and to this day they still have tried to recruit me again. Never and I mean never

[mulligan]

Originally Posted by Steve & Deanna

As far as I am concerned, AARP is just a big insurance company. I dropped my affiliation with AARP years ago when they got 'political'. I still get mailings urging me to sign back up, buy their insurance, etc. etc. I can get the same discounts through AAA or merely asking for a senior discount. No thanks AARP.

Lo and Behold....AARP is owned by the Hartford insurance company.

[2BNTV]

I entended AARP one more year but I don't like they bombard you with literature, except for their magazine.

The magazine is worth the subscriptoon, if you have the time to read it.

[TheVillageChicken]

AMAC is an alternative if you lean right vs left.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

I entended AARP one more year but I don't like they bombard you with literature, except for their magazine.

The magazine is worth the subscriptoon, if you have the time to read it.

Exactly. Not earth shattering, but informative with things going on in the country that affects seniors.

[BS Beef]

I vote no. Kinda creeps me out they know so much about me. Sending me the "offer" to join exactly on my birthday of eligibility.

I'm not following how Rubicon isn't "relaxed"

[buggyone]

Just choose what K Street lobby group you want to give your money to so they can take Congressmen and others out to lunch and dinners.

Might be AARP, might be NRA, might be National Ass'n of Home Builders. Take your pick.

[alanmcdonald]

Help me if I'm wrong, but if you want to use The Villages Medical Centers don't you have to use the AARP/United Healthcare Medicare supplement?

I would think you need to be an AARP member to be able to buy that.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by buggyone

Just choose what K Street lobby group you want to give your money to so they can take Congressmen and others out to lunch and dinners.

Might be AARP, might be NRA, might be National Ass'n of Home Builders. Take your pick.

I have not had a decent meal on K Street, have you?

[billethkid]

if they truly are in it for themselves they do happen to offer some very worthwhile products. Their Medicare supplement insurance is among the best in the industry.

I do not care for them be a political trumpet/parrot. But it is too easy to ignore that which I am not interested in.

As far as all the stuff they send in the mail...I always tear it in half and send it back in their postage paid envelopes....this way they get my feel and they get the benfit of the postage they paid being used

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by alanmcdonald

Help me if I'm wrong, but if you want to use The Villages Medical Centers don't you have to use the AARP/United Healthcare Medicare supplement?

I would think you need to be an AARP member to be able to buy that.

No. The Villages health care clinics accept over 25 insurance carriers.