AARP® Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans

Medicare supplement insurance plans are health insurance plans sold by private insurance companies to help supplement the out-of-pocket costs associated with Medicare Parts A and B. These plans are designed to help pay for some or all of the costs that Medicare does not pay, such as coinsurance and deductibles.

AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans are insured by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company (UnitedHealthcare).¹ For retirees age 65 and older who are enrolled in both Medicare Parts A and B, these plans offer a variety of coverage choices to help supplement their Medicare Parts A & B and help reduce some of their health care costs.

AARP membership is required to enroll in the plan. However, if a retiree is not currently a member, UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company will pay for the first-year membership (this offer is not available for New York residents).

Why should an employer consider AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance?
Wouldn't it be nice if you didn't have to manage all the demands of group retiree health care coverage? UnitedHealthcare can help with the administrative demands, as well as help your company manage costs. As an employer you can benefit from:

• Flexible contribution options—your level of contribution is your choice. You can select from endorsed, partially subsidized, or fully subsidized options.
• UnitedHealthcare's unique relationship with AARP reflects its commitment to high standards for quality customer service.
• Minimal employer administration is necessary. You can depend on service and support from start to finish, including assistance with enrollment events, presentations and follow up with your retirees.
• Rate stability—AARP Medicare Supplement rates are stable and have historically increased 4.5% each year nationally in the past 10 years.²

How many plans can employers choose from?
There are seven AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans to choose from in most states. Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Wisconsin plans vary. The plans provide different levels of coverage, from basic hospitalization and Medicare Part B coinsurance to broader benefits like foreign travel emergency, and hospice care.

Medicare Supplement plans also work with a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan.

Where are the plans available?
AARP Medicare Supplement Plans are available in all 50 states, plus Washington, D.C., and most U.S. territories.

How do these plans benefit retirees?
The AARP Medicare Supplement Plans offer your retirees freedom and flexibility. They'll benefit from:

• The freedom to choose any doctor, or specialist that accepts Medicare patients because there's no provider network requirement
• Virtually no claim forms
• No pre-existing condition coverage exclusions if replacing coverage
• The peace of mind knowing the fixed premium covers all services and an unexpected illness won't "break the bank."
• Guaranteed renewable coverage as long as premiums are paid on time and no material misstatement is made on the application
• Valuable added services like pharmacy and vision discounts
• Coverage travels nationwide

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¹AARP endorses the AARP Medicare Supplement Insurance Plans, insured by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company. UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company pays royalty fees to AARP for the use of its intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.

Insured by UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company, Horsham, PA (UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York, Islandia, NY for New York residents). Policy Form No. GRP 79171 GPS-1 (G-36000-4). In some states, plans may be available to persons eligible for Medicare by reason of disability. All plans may not be available in your state/area.

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²Rate increases averaging 4.6% nationally over the last 10 years. National aggregate figure based on internal company for rate increases implemented during years 2002-2011. Increases vary by plan, state and year.