AARP Medicare Supplement plans are insured and sold by private insurance companies like UnitedHealthcare to help limit the out-of-pocket costs associated with Medicare Parts A and B. Supplement plans can help pay for some or all of the costs not covered by Original Medicare - things like coinsurance and deductibles.

Available to members and non-members. Plans and pricing are on the UnitedHealthcare website. Medicare Advantage plans offer additional benefits not covered by Original Medicare. Plan options may include coverage for prescription drugs, dental, vision, hearing, fitness and more.

What is the difference between Medicare and AARP Medicare Advantage? Original Medicare is a health insurance program run by the federal government, while AARP Medicare Advantage plans are maintained by a private insurance company (UnitedHealthcare).

An AARP membership gives you a wide variety of carefully chosen discounts, information and services, as well as an advocate for important issues like Medicare and Social Security.

Save more on your every day - and your once in a lifetime - with discounts on restaurants, shopping, gas and travel. We advocate for you on important issues such as Social Security, Medicare and Rx prices. Get access to quality auto, life, dental, vision and other insurance products from top companies.

If you ever wonder if your AARP membership is worth it, consider some of these extras

• Benefits on the Go.
• Online Games.
• Eyewear, Vision Exams and Hearing Care.
• Dining, Shopping and Technology Discounts.
• Free Online Movie Screenings.
• Prescription Discounts for the Whole Family.

Besides all the benefits one may expect, members also get AARP's trusted advocacy on issues that matter, like Social Security and Medicare. Plus, every member receives six issues of AARP The Magazine and ten issues of the AARP Bulletin. All for just $16 a year.

American Association of Retired PersonsAARP / Full name American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to address the needs and interests of middle-aged and elderly people in the United States. Its membership is open to all persons age 50 or older, whether working or retired.

The American Association of Retired Persons 1958. The American Association of Retired Persons (now known as AARP) is founded by a retired high school principal, Ethel Percy Andrus, PhD.

Membership is as little as $12 for your first year with automatic renewal and $16 per year after that; it's risk-free and can be canceled at any time. AARP also offers multi-year membership plans.

AARP caters to older people who are looking for benefits and a sense of community. The organization offers an annual membership that provides access to senior discounts and offers.

What is an AARP Membership? An AARP membership gives you a wide variety of carefully chosen discounts, information and services, as well as an advocate for important issues like Medicare and Social Security.