Compare AARP Health Insurance

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has several branded health insurance products. AARP works with insurance companies such as Aetna and United Healthcare to offer insurance plans to individuals. If you are age 50 or older and not Medicare eligible, AARP offers health insurance plans for you and your dependents. For those age 65 and older, AARP offers Medicare Advantage Plans (Part C), to replace Part A and B, as well as Medicare supplemental plans, which supplement your Part A and B coverage.

Instructions

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  Visit the AARP health care website to learn about "AARP-Branded" health insurance products. AARP works with several carriers to provide health insurance plans to individuals age 50 and older. The website provides easy navigation to the find the appropriate insurance information.

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  Select the appropriate plans based on your age. For those age 50 to 64, AARP offers the Essential Premier Health Insurance Plan, administered by Aetna. For those 65 and older, AARP offers Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Medicare supplemental insurance plans, both administered by United Healthcare. Click on the sections for each that applies to you.

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  Read the information about the plan offerings online. If seeking a Medicare Advantage or Medicare supplemental plan, complete a questionnaire to determine the plans that may best meet your needs. The website provides a comparison of plans, as well as pricing, out-of-pocket costs, plan features and tools to help you navigate among the many plans offerings. You also can obtain a quote and apply online.

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  Call Aetna at 866-844-0824 if you need more information about the AARP Essential Premier Health Insurance Plan. You also can compare plan features and rates, see whether your doctors are in the plan networks, determine whether the plan is available where you live, obtain a quote and apply for a policy directly on the AARP health care website.

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  Call United Healthcare at 800-850-6807 for help with Medicare Advantage plans or 866-327-1593 for help comparing the available AARP Medicare supplemental plans. Representatives can help you match the best plan to meet your medical needs, lifestyle and budget. They also can advise you regarding the availability of plans in your area.