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.

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).

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. Call UnitedHealthcare toll-free at (TTY 711) 1-800-905-6061.

One of the biggest differences between Part C plans and Original Medicare (also known as fee-for-service) is that Medicare Advantage often has limited networks of doctors and hospitals and charges you more to see out-of-network providers - if you're allowed to see them at all.

There are a lot of ways an AARP membership can help you save money on your next vacation with discounts at restaurants, hotels and rental car companies. A wide range of hotels offer 5% to 20% off for AARP members and some even include late checkout on top of the discount.

In 1958, Andrus created the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) as a sister organization to NRTA.

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.

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).

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

AARP members get access to carefully chosen discounts, programs and services designed to offer real value in every area of their life. FREE second household membership included. FREE subscription to AARP The Magazine included. Access to discounts on groceries, meal delivery services and online gift retailers.

How To Use Points*

• Trade in your points for discounted gift cards, local deals, charitable donations, once-in-a-lifetime adventures or sweepstakes entries.
• For 9,000 points, you can redeem a gift card that unlocks the AARP Staying Sharp Cognitive Assessment along with Lifestyle Check-Ins and Additional Tests ($14 value)

AARP Now is the most powerful version of your card. It allows you to manage and renew your membership with a tap, easily access your favorite discounts and discover benefits you never knew you had.