AARP's priorities for healthcare reform

[kjackson227]

http://aarp.convio.net/site/DocServer/Health_Action_Now_Overview.pdf?docID=441

[Donnachaidh]

1. considering the AARP is hand in glove WITH the insurance companies

They too can kiss my shiny metal ass. :grr:

[theoldman]

2. AARP will not support any improvements in health care

because they are in bed with the insurance companies. Secure Horizons uses the name "AARP" to lure in customers.

[John Q. Citizen]

4. They are an insurance company sales store front.

[hfojvt]

3. of course they don't say anything about 'public option'

Much less single payer.

No, it is all about "more free stuff for seniors"

"1) Guaranteeing access to affordable coverage for Americans age 50 to 64"

Never mind all the Americans under age 50. Just make sure that WE have affordable coverage.

[Kat45]

5. Ummm, doesn't AARP bear some responsibility for the "doughnut hole"?

I thought so. Quite disingenuous of them, their document. AARP's involvement in that Medicare Part D bullshit is the main reason I have refused to join their organization.

[Donnachaidh]

6. same here.

I remember way back when the organization began, and my grandmother was gungho about a group to lobby for the elderly. I'm sure she's spinning in her grave over what corporate jackals they have become.