AMAC. vs. AARP

Christian Worstell
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  • The Association for Mature American Citizens (AMAC) and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) have several differences, especially when it comes to their political leanings. Learn more in our review of AMAC vs. AARP to decide which senior organization is best for you.

Senior citizens have their choice of various interest groups and organizations, such as groups like the Association for Mature American Citizens (AMAC) and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP).

In this review, we compare AMAC vs. AARP to help you get a feel for which organization might be the best fit for you.

What Is AARP?

AARP, or the American Association of Retired Persons, was established in 1958 and today is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations with more than 38 million members.1

AARP is viewed by some as a more liberal-leaning organization but officially maintains a nonpartisan affiliation and “does not support, endorse or contribute to political candidates or parties.” 

What Benefits Do You Get With an AARP Membership?

AARP offers a wide range of benefits that include savings, education and opportunities for:

  • Travel
  • Dining and entertainment 
  • Technology
  • Employment and entrepreneurship
  • Insurance 
  • Finances
  • Retail shopping and groceries 
  • Auto and gas services
  • Family caregiving
  • Home and real estate
  • Volunteering and advocacy 
  • Books and magazines

How Much Does It Cost to Join AARP?

The standard AARP membership fee is $16 per year in 2024, and a multi-year membership plan comes at a discounted rate. There are no age restrictions to join. 

What Is AMAC?

AMAC was founded in 2007 and has over two million members today. The organization describes itself as a “conservative alternative” to other senior organizations and openly promotes conservative values. 

What Kind of Discounts Do You Get With AMAC?

AMAC benefits are similar in nature to those of AARP. AMAC members can expect discounts and opportunities for:

  • Insurance
  • Finance
  • Automotive
  • Travel and lodging
  • Health and wellness
  • House and home
  • Lifestyle and entertainment
  • Flowers and gifts
  • Dining
  • Business and employment
  • Pets
  • Games
  • Advocacy

How Much Does It Cost to Join AMAC?

AMAC membership fees are $16 per year in 2024, and spouses may be added at no additional cost. 

What Are Alternatives to AARP and AMAC?

Some additional competitors to AARP and AMAC include:

  • Aging 2.0
  • Alliance for Retired Americans
  • 60 Plus Association
  • USA Next
  • AAA
  • Generation America
  • Senior Citizens of America

Do AARP and AMAC Sell Medicare Insurance?

AARP and AMAC both provide members with savings and other opportunities for a variety of insurance policies. 

When it comes to Medicare, neither organization has its own Medicare insurance directly. However, AARP sells Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans and Medicare Supplement Insurance (Medigap) plans to its members through a partnership with UnitedHealthcare.

AMAC has Medicare advisors on staff whom members may speak to for information about coverage, and these advisors partner with a number of leading insurance carriers that can provide AMAC members with policies. 

How Do I Choose Between AARP And AMAC?

The cost of membership is the same for both organizations, so the deciding factor may be the available benefits of each. At only $16 per year in 2024, some seniors may choose to join both AARP and AMAC to maximize their savings opportunities. 

Christian Worstell
About the Author

Christian Worstell is a senior Medicare and health insurance writer with HelpAdivsor.com. He is also a licensed health insurance agent. Christian is well-known in the insurance industry for the thousands of educational articles he’s written, helping Americans better understand their health insurance and Medicare coverage.

Christian’s work as a Medicare expert has appeared in several top-tier and trade news outlets including Forbes, MarketWatch, WebMD and Yahoo! Finance.

While at HelpAdvisor, Christian has written hundreds of articles that teach Medicare beneficiaries the best practices for navigating Medicare. His articles are read by thousands of older Americans each month. By better understanding their health care coverage, readers may hopefully learn how to limit their out-of-pocket Medicare spending and access quality medical care.

Christian’s passion for his role stems from his desire to make a difference in the senior community. He strongly believes that the more beneficiaries know about their Medicare coverage, the better their overall health and wellness is as a result.

A current resident of Raleigh, Christian is a graduate of Shippensburg University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. You can find Christian’s most recent articles in our blog.

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