Steps to Finding AARP Health Insurance Policies Online

Anyone over the age of 50 should look at the benefits of AARP. It is not an insurance company, but rather a plan provided by several health insurance companies specifically for patients over the age of 50. Since men and women of the age are beginning to look toward their senior years, AARP offers many ways to help make their medical coverages easier to handle and more affordable to purchase.

Join AARP to get the benefits.

1. Go to the AARP website.


2. Click “Health” in the column located on the left-hand side of the web page.


3. Click “Insurance and Medicare” in the column located on the left-hand side of the webpage under the “Health” option. This page provides you with information about how AARP can help you save money on health insurance, medications and medical supplies. There are also a variety of articles and links regarding health care that you may find interesting.


4. Choose the option to “Join AARP.” This link in located on the left-hand side of the webpage or at the top left corner above the AARP logo.


5. Enter the required information including your name, birthday, address, email address and spouse or partner’s name.


6. Pay the membership fees for one, three or five years.


7. Click “Next Step.”


8. Proceed with payment and setting up an account name and password.


9. Log in on the main AARP webpage.


10. View your membership benefits.

Find an AARP health insurance plan.

1.  Go to the AARP Health website.


2. Click on the “Health Insurance and Discounts” tab located by the blue book on the left-hand side of the screen.


3. Choose the option that fits your specific needs. You may choose “Individual Health Insurance,” “Long Term Health Insurance” or “Complement My Coverage.” There are also several other options that may fit your needs depending on the type of plan you currently have and your age.


4. Browse these web pages to find the health care insurance plans that provide you with the health care coverage you need. 


5. Click on “Request Information” or “Contact Us” if you have any questions or need help finding the plan that fits your needs. You can also call the toll free number, 1-800-523-5800 on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.