AARP To Endorse House Health Care Bill: AP

[Mayasmimi]

Originally Posted by Snitch

Since the AMA represents an insignificant number of doctors and AARP has its own agenda in pushing their own ins policies (and lost a huge number of participants this summer), I would say their endorsements are as meaningful as your own.

Actually read this evening that the AMA is pulling out. Sorry...cannot find the link. I, for one, am happy about that decision. I have always worked to provide insurance for my family and myself. My own daughter does not. So sad for her and it makes me cranky. No brainer folks.

Have no pity for folks who don't. Keep your "change".

[Shotzie]

I cancelled my membership with AARP after 25 yrs when they start telling me who an what to vote for..they use to stand for protecting us, now it is how much money they can make with their supplements ins..GRRRRRRR

We may be old, but we are NOT STUPID!!!! like the government..CHANGE THAT an we might get somewhere..

[R~O~S]

Originally Posted by Shotzie

I cancelled my membership with AARP after 25 yrs when they start telling me who an what to vote for..they use to stand for protecting us, now it is how much money they can make with their supplements ins..GRRRRRRR

We may be old, but we are NOT STUPID!!!! like the government..CHANGE THAT an we might get somewhere..

FWIW: The AARP is not an insurance carrier, they don't produce insurance products and they're not the carrier for that product. Aetna is the insurance carrier who provides insurance to the AARP as a group at a discounted rate due to the size and diversity of the group.

The AARP doesn't make a dime off those insurance policies, they provide access to them for their members at a discounted rate in exactly the same way an employer does for their employees or a veterans group such as the American Legion does for their members.

Be careful not to cut off your nose to spite your face by ignoring the details.

https://www.aarphealthcare.com/produ...h/default.aspx

Presenting AARP® Essential Premier Health Insurance, insured by Aetna. Custom-designed employer-like benefits for AARP members aged 50-64 and their dependents.

Which is exactly why the CEO of the AARP doesn't come under the limited annual compensation clause of any bill aimed at insurance companies. The AARP isn't an insurance company. Aetna, that CEO is going to come under the limitations.

[Lifeguard]

Originally Posted by R~O~S

FWIW: The AARP is not an insurance carrier, they don't produce insurance products and they're not the carrier for that product. Aetna is the insurance carrier who provides insurance to the AARP as a group at a discounted rate due to the size and diversity of the group.

The AARP doesn't make a dime off those insurance policies, they provide access to them for their members at a discounted rate in exactly the same way an employer does for their employees or a veterans group such as the American Legion does for their members.

Be careful not to cut off your nose to spite your face by ignoring the details.

https://www.aarphealthcare.com/produ...h/default.aspx



Which is exactly why the CEO of the AARP doesn't come under the limited annual compensation clause of any bill aimed at insurance companies. The AARP isn't an insurance company. Aetna, that CEO is going to come under the limitations.

Wow, some facts instead of opinion. Very important facts, indeed. Thanks!

[Fairlady]

Originally Posted by Mayasmimi

Actually read this evening that the AMA is pulling out. Sorry...cannot find the link. I, for one, am happy about that decision. I have always worked to provide insurance for my family and myself. My own daughter does not. So sad for her and it makes me cranky. No brainer folks.

Have no pity for folks who don't. Keep your "change".

Mayasmimi .... Where do you get the idea that others DON'T work to provide insurance for their families ?? What does that really have to do with ANYTHING when discussing healthcare reform. MANY people have worked all their lives, and have been unfortunate enough to get sick ((imagine that)). They have been paying health insurance premiums all their working lives too. Their insurance company decides not cover treatment they might require, or hospital bills, or they might even CANCEL them if they get sick.

The misconception that health care reform only will help those who DO not work for a living is just wrong.

jmo