9 AARP Benefits That May Surprise You

• 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.
• Insurance Coverage & Safe Driving Solutions Specially Designed for the 50-Plus.
• Shareable Benefits.

In 1958, Dr. Andrus created the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) as a sister organization to NRTA. Through membership in AARP, the general population age 55 and older gained access to the insurance benefits previously limited to former teachers.

Values. AARP's values – Impact, Innovation, Humanity, Empowerment, and Honesty -- express what we stand for and what we believe. These five words capture our unique role in society to be everyday innovators in aging, and empower people to choose how they live as they age.

AARP Real Possibilities by AARP Michigan is a weekly TV show airing every Tuesday on ABC 53 in Lansing and Jackson at 9:00 am and ABC 4 West Michigan at noon. Real Possibilities strives to improve the quality of life for older adults with advice and insights to show life's real possibilities in Michigan.

What techniques does this interest group use?

• lobbying.
• electioneering.
• appealing to the public.

Available to members and non-members. Plans and pricing are on the UnitedHealthcare website. AARP Medicare Plans offer a range of options, from plans that help cover out-of-pocket costs to comprehensive plans that include additional benefits.

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.

UnitedHealthcare and Humana account for nearly half (47%) of all Medicare Advantage enrollees nationwide, and in nearly a third of counties (32%; or 1,013 counties), these two firms account for at least 75% of Medicare Advantage enrollment.

AARP Medicare Plans offer a range of options, from plans that help cover out-of-pocket costs to comprehensive plans that include additional benefits.

AARP Medicare Advantage (HMO-POS) is a plan offered by AARP through UnitedHealthcare. It includes Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage plus other benefits not included with Original Medicare.

With a Medicare Advantage Plan, you may have coverage for things Original Medicare doesn't cover, like fitness programs (gym memberships or discounts) and some vision, hearing, and dental services (like routine check ups or cleanings).

AARP/UnitedHealthcare AARP/UnitedHealthcare is the most popular Medicare Advantage provider with 28% of all enrollment. Plans are well-rated and have affordable premiums and add-on benefits, a valuable combination that could account for AARP/UHC having the largest number of Medicare Advantage enrollees.