Columbus Day News from AARP
On Friday, this great article about AARP's health insurance options was featured on CBS Money Watch. The article takes an in-depth look at AARP's range of health insurance plans and what they mean for you, in terms of deductibles, preventative care and more.
The author, Bob Trebilcock, says: "After talking to nearly a dozen experts and comparing quotes from more than 50 companies, here's our conclusion: AARP health policies, while rarely the least expensive, are competitive, and might be the best plan for you if you have health problems." Check out the story for the low-down on all things AARP health insurance.
If you're looking for tips on your finances in this tough economic climate, check out this story that appeared in the L.A. Times this weekend, "How to Be Your Own Financial Planner." There is advice on budgeting, retirement planning and spending, taxes and more.
In health care reform news - the Senate Finance Committee is scheduled to vote on the "Baucus bill" tomorrow - we'll be keeping tabs!
Have a great Monday.
Comments
John Calvin says:
Today's news item indicated that AARP's legislative assistant, John Rother, said the the insurance industry was lying about the Bacus health plan costing the insured plans thousands of dollars more in family and single premiums:
!.) What are Mr. Rother's credentials that he can call Pricewaterhouse Cooper, the creator of the insurance industry report, a liar?
2.) Where was he, when President Obama tried tell us that his plan would not cost the deficit "one penny" more? The COB's estimate was that it would cost $ 800 billion more?
3. How can we trust AARP, to not only represent we that are retired, but act as stewards for our grandchilren? My fear is that you, like our congressional representatives, can not be trusted with the financial security of this country.
4. I am seriously considering droping my membership. I want to be represent by a thoughtful organization that understands that there is more to this country than AARP.
John Calvin
10/12/09 10:14 PM
W L Richard says:
AARP Executive Vice President John Rother said Monday he didn't think the report was "worth the paper it's written on."
"If anyone believes it, that's a problem," he said.
I thought we were objective and would consider what's best for members. This comment is unacceptable and certainly not objective. It seems to me that AARP has become very partisan...and I am a 15 yr + member.
10/13/09 10:12 AM