The strongest objection to the relationship between AARP and UnitedHealthcare is that the fees charged by AARP to UnitedHealthcare have not been transparent. These claims have been dismissed by the court, but it's still important for consumers to know why AARP supports UnitedHealthcare as their best option as a Medicare supplement insurer. I signed up for the UHC Advantage plan because I trusted AARP and its support for older people. I still believe that AARP strongly defends people over 50.
years. Lately, I have been very disappointed with your support for United Health Care. Benefits are shrinking and out-of-pocket costs are increasing. I plan to study other providers very closely next open house season, unless AARP can convince UHC to provide more services at no additional cost in its Medicare Advantage plans.
Another insidious thing about AARP's conflicting role is that it displaces genuine organizations that are so needed to advocate for people. older. In fact, many doctors who have just joined Medicare as providers have to receive training in this regard, since many times, even if they give something to a patient who turns out to be on Medicare, such as a medication sample or, perhaps, a special offer that the provider obtained by recommending a specific DME provider for wheelchair coverage or something else.
