C'mon, AARP
TBG and I laughed when the AARP spam began arriving in our mailboxes. We were in our 40's; AARP membership seemed like a cruel joke played on us by rapacious lobbyists, seeking greater numbers and financial backing. Then, he came closer to turning 65. He began to examine his insurance options. He was beyond confused. I refused to help him; I am younger and didn't want to be bothered. Yes, my social work background might have prepared me to analyze the situation, but what it mostly prepared me for was being on hold. Large bureaucracies are not user friendly. Their policies change mercurially and with no apparent rhyme or reason. When my turn comes, I'll pay attention. This time, it was on him. The information he received gave him a 3 month window. He applied before his birthday. His Medicare card came 45 days after his birthday. Finding a human at the other end of the Medicare Hot Line was a challenge, but it was...