[red tail]

check out what they pay their executives. bunch of crooks preying on old fogies that don't know any better!

[red tail]

google aarp executive compensation and weep!!!!!

[Golfingnut]

That unfortunately is the norm with the greed we must live with. Big business will be the final killer of America.

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by 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

I don't often agree with Rubicon but on this one I agree 100%.

[perrjojo]

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, that is not correct.

[ilovetv]

AARP.....

"According to AARP's 2008 Consolidated financials, it was paid $652,000,000 in royalties from insurance companies that sold products referred by AARP.

AARP also received an additional $120,000,000 for the advertisements placed in its publications."

......Health insurance

Approximately seven million people have AARP branded health insurance, including drug coverage and Medigap, as of April 2007 and AARP earns more income from selling insurance to members than it does from membership dues.

In 2008, AARP plans to begin offering several new health insurance products: an HMO for Medicare recipients, in partnership with UnitedHealth Group; and a PPO and "a high-deductible insurance policy that could be used with a health savings account" to people aged 50–64, in partnership with Aetna. AARP will likely become the largest source of health insurance for Medicare recipients, and AARP estimates the new products will increase its health insurance customers to 14 million by 2014.

AARP is not an insurer and does not pay insurance claims. Instead, AARP allows its name to be used by insurance companies in the sale of insurance products, for which it is paid a commission like an insurance agent.

Senator Charles E. Grassley... Senate Finance Committee, said in 2008 that the "limited benefit" insurance plans offered by AARP through UnitedHealth provided inadequate coverage and were marketed deceptively. One plan offered $5,000 for surgery that may cost two or three times that amount.......

AARP - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia AARP - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Tax-exempt organizations are prohibited generally from providing unreasonable compensation to executives, board directors, and, in some cases members. AARP generally compensates their executives more generously than similary situated non-profits surveyed.

For example, in 2009, then-AARP CEO William Novelli received $1,647,419 in total compensation, including a severance payment of $350,657......."

http://waysandmeans.house.gov/upload...df_3_29_11.pdf

CEO Pay Watch: Stephen Hemsley of United Health Group

UnitedHealth Group Inc.

Stephen Hemsley, president, CEO

Total compensation: $34,721,122 for the year ended Dec. 31

Salary: $1,300,000

Non-equity incentive pay: $5,300,000

Other compensation: $287,443

Exercised stock options: $12,488,010

Value realized on vesting shares: $15,345,669

CEO Pay Watch: Stephen Hemsley of UnitedHealth Group | Star Tribune

AARP: Advocacy Group or Crony Capitalists?
AARP: Advocacy Group or Crony Capitalists? | Capital Research Center

[Xavier]

Originally Posted by mulligan

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

Not even close! Where did you get that little piece of information? Just show me the proof and I'll apologize with all humility.

Actually, AARP does a lot of good. I'm really happy to have some organization that cares about senior citizen matters. I don't always agree with them (but I usually do) and I take the time to let them know. I don't know if it does any good or not, but it makes me feel better. Their special interest group is us and nobody else. If you don't like all of the mail you can easily change your communication preferences. About all I get now is the magazine and a newsletter every now and then. I've used their Defensive Driving Course for a few decades of savings on my vehicle insurances. I've used the AARP Tax Service. I believe that, if your not swift enough to figure out all the legalize of supplemental insurance, AARP is a safe bet. They do most of the work for you. The same goes for Car Insurance etc. My Mom was completely blown away by all of the complicated stuff that was being thrown at her. I couldn't help her much from long distance so I suggested that she could feel safe with what AARP sponsored offerings. She took my advice and let me tell you that for her final medical problems that spanned the last two or three years of her life, we were there to help them out. I can't tell you how many times I thanked God for AARP. Their ONLY agenda is helping Senior Citizens! That doesn't always follow some political leanings, but I think it evens out in the long run. I got one of those chain-hate emails blasting everything about AARP and I immediately extended my membership by 5 years and did a "reply all" to the person who had sent me that email and everyone one else they sent it to.

I'm sorry for the long run-on paragraph. You can't lose with AARP in my humble opinion.

Xavier

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by Golfingnut

That unfortunately is the norm with the greed we must live with. Big business will be the final killer of America.

I think this is off topic but exactly what does the word greed mean to you? In America we rate success of a business or individual based on earnings. This may be right or wrong but it is how it is. So is making a profit greed? I would not invest in a business that did not make a profit therefore I must invest in Greedy business? BTW, I know the Webster dictionary definition of greed.

[Indydealmaker]

I cancelled my AARP membership and stopped offering it as a perk for my employees when they came out in full gusto promoting the Affordable Care Act without having any idea what was contained in the legislation.

That is not an entity that I can trust, just as I would NEVER trust the opinions or ethics of any member of congress who signed such a trillion dollar spending bill without reading it first.

[gomoho]

Just say NO - too political and not enough interest in what is best for the retired folks in this country.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by perrjojo

I think this is off topic but exactly what does the word greed mean to you? In America we rate success of a business or individual based on earnings. This may be right or wrong but it is how it is. So is making a profit greed? I would not invest in a business that did not make a profit therefore I must invest in Greedy business? BTW, I know the Webster dictionary definition of greed.

To me greed is when enough is never enough.

[bachfan]

I have worked in the Medical field for 35+ years and still work for a large medical office in TV and as much as I don't
like AARP politically I knew when the time came for my husband to go on MC & a supplement it would be AARP. everyday we have patients that have no idea how their ins works, what it covers, or if they need ref or not or who is even in the plan. They buy these Advantage plans and then are upset when we ask for copays or referrals or tell them were not in network with the plan etc. With MC &AARP you know what your monthly payment is and you will be able to have the freedom to go anywhere and to anyone without strings and hassles and with most of the AARP plan you will owe nothing.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by bachfan

I have worked in the Medical field for 35+ years and still work for a large medical office in TV and as much as I don't
like AARP politically I knew when the time came for my husband to go on MC & a supplement it would be AARP. everyday we have patients that have no idea how their ins works, what it covers, or if they need ref or not or who is even in the plan. They buy these Advantage plans and then are upset when we ask for copays or referrals or tell them were not in network with the plan etc. With MC &AARP you know what your monthly payment is and you will be able to have the freedom to go anywhere and to anyone without strings and hassles and with most of the AARP plan you will owe nothing.

Put me on your mailing list. You obviously use your head for something other than a hat rack.

Lou

[eweissenbach]

I have been an AARP member for 18 years, like their bulletin and magazine as well as their discounts. My father had AARPs Med Sup through United Healthcare when I managed his finances and it paid off without a problem, so when I qualified I too got their Plan F and have been more than pleased. The political argument is silly IMO.

[Golfingnut]

Originally Posted by eweissenbach

I have been an AARP member for 18 years, like their bulletin and magazine as well as their discounts. My father had AARPs Med Sup through United Healthcare when I managed his finances and it paid off without a problem, so when I qualified I too got their Plan F and have been more than pleased. The political argument is silly IMO.

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