AARP Misleading Insurance Policies Legal News Articles & Interviews

Ottawa, KS Many seniors turn to AARP insurance because they believe AARP protects their interests and fights on their behalf. However, some soon discover that the interests of AARP always come first. AARP health insurance has been in the news recently because of seemingly high member rates. Furthermore, the organization is under investigation for misleading marketing regarding insurance sold by United Health Group.

Williams, AZ It is hardly surprising that the American Association for Retired Persons (AARP) would defend itself vigorously against allegations that cast the massive organization in a less-then-complimentary light. Specifically, a recent Bloomberg News exposé focusing on AARP insurance and AARP health insurance drew a pointed response from AARP, which suggested Bloomberg reporters misconstrued the facts.

Shelby, NC Imagine having AARP insurance and being told that your medical procedures are covered, only to find out your insurance has been cancelled. That is what happened to Donna J. (not her real name), who says her AARP health insurance was supposed to cover her eye surgeries. However, when it came time to pay up, the insurance company conveniently found a way to get out of paying the medical bill.

Washington, DC When sales of some AARP supplemental health insurance policies were suspended pending an investigation, the furor has turned a perhaps unwelcome spotlight on the American Association of Retired Persons. And the closer they look, a lot of people are not happy with what they see.

Schenectady, NY Sophia H (not her real name) is concerned about her AARP insurance. She does not have AARP health insurance, but she does have AARP Delta Dental insurance and feels that she pays too much in premiums for the amount of coverage she has. Sophia is one of many people who were surprised to learn that AARP made royalties off of insurance premiums charged to clients.

Washington, DC Seniors are discovering that AARP insurance leaves a lot to be desired, with regard to limitations that may leave AARP health insurance clients with the need to pay thousands for medical procedures they mistakenly thought to be completely covered. The policies, underwritten by UnitedHealth Group insurance, carry the AARP endorsement.

Miami, FL If you are a senior citizen, or someone approaching retirement, you are probably quite worried about what the future holds for you. After all, your pension may not be secure, your investments have likely lost value and even lobby groups that are supposed to protect you—organizations like AARP, which not only lobbies on behalf of seniors but also sells AARP insurance—may actually be taking advantage of you. So, the group you would normally turn to for help, the same group that sells you its AARP health insurance, may be contributing to your lack of financial stability.

Detroit, MI If you signed up for AARP Insurance because you were told that you would save money, it may have come as a surprise to you that you may be paying more than the average person for your insurance policies. In fact, some AARP health insurance and other insurance, including auto insurance, could be well above the norm. Instead of saving money, you might be paying more than many other people, and you may not get the coverage you thought you had.

Washington, DC The head of AARP insurance maintains that his firm issues quality products to consumers, and assures that AARP health insurance remains a sound investment for consumers, together with its tag-team partner, United Health Group insurance. However, State Senator Charles Grassley sees it another way, and is on the warpath to better protect Americans from what he sees as misleading the consumer.

Washington, DC Imagine going into hospital for treatment armed with your AARP health insurance plan. Your AARP insurance gives you peace of mind that your bills will be paid. Or maybe you have United Health Group insurance. No matter. You're good—at least until you get there, and you are told that your insurance is grossly inadequate and you are asked to cough up a check for $45,000 on the spot.