9 AARP Benefits That May Surprise You

If you ever wonder if your AARP membership is worth it, consider some of these extras.

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Published September 20, 2023

/ Updated February 15, 2024

If you ever wonder if your A A R P membership is worth it, consider some of these extras

Everyone knows about the insurance products, but there are hundreds of other AARP member benefits like carefully chosen discounts, programs and services that come with your membership.

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Benefits On the Go

Online Games

Eyewear, Vision Exams and Hearing Care

Dining, Shopping and Technology Discounts

Free Online Movie Screenings

Prescription Discounts for the Whole Family

Insurance Coverage & Safe Driving Solutions Specially Designed for People 50-Plus

Shareable Benefits

Tools, Insight and Inspiration for Job Seekers

Discover All of Your Member Benefits Today!

Benefits On the Go

The AARP Now smartphone app puts the power of membership in the palm of your hand. Get instant access to your digital membership card, stay connected with daily news stories, explore events happening nearby and discover member benefits wherever you are.

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Online Games

Whether you like to do a daily crossword puzzle or test your skills at solitaire, you can access tons of free online games (including ones created exclusively for members!) — and you can play them anytime, anywhere.

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Eyewear, Vision Exams and Hearing Care

Members save on complete pairs of glasses (frames and lenses) at LensCrafters and Target Optical.

They can also take advantage of a free hearing test by phone once a year. The National Hearing Test offers a validated method to check for hearing impairment or loss. It’s completely confidential, and the results are available within just 10 minutes. Also, the AARP Hearing Center offers an array of resources and advice for recognizing and managing hearing loss, protecting your ears and more.

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Dining, Shopping and Technology Discounts

A A R P membership includes over 30 different restaurant, and technology discounts as well as savings at many of your favorite local restaurants and stores

For dining out or takeout, members get discounts such as 10 percent off at Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill and Carrabba’s Italian Grill and 15 percent off at Denny's. There are also AARP member discounts offered on qualified wireless plans from AT&T, food delivery services and many more. Your AARP membership includes over 30 different restaurant, and technology discounts—as well as savings at many of your favorite local restaurants and stores. Find local AARP discounts for dining and shopping today.

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Free Online Movie Screenings

AARP offers free online movie screenings through the Movies for Grownups program. You can check out what screenings are available and sign up to take part. Plus, get our critic’s picks of the best movies and series to stream while you’re at home.

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Prescription Discounts for the Whole Family

The AARP® Prescription Discounts provided by Optum Rx program offers a free prescription discount card that can be used to save on all FDA-approved medications not covered by your current insurance at over 66,000-plus participating retail pharmacies such as Walgreens Pharmacy, CVS Pharmacy and Walmart Pharmacy. While the program is open to anyone, whether you’re an AARP member or not, members receive deeper discounts on medications, home delivery and coverage extends to any dependents – regardless of age.

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Insurance Coverage & Safe Driving Solutions Specially Designed for People 50-Plus

Insurance coverage and safe driving solutions specially designed for the 50-plus

Whether you’re buying a car or moving to a new home, you can get insurance coverage and exclusive benefits through the AARP® Auto & Home Insurance Program from The Hartford. There is an increased discount if you bundle your auto and home policies, too.

AARP also offers simple ways to help you stay safe on the road and save in the process. One of AARP's most popular driver safety resources is the AARP Smart Driver™ course which helps you refresh your driving skills. Members can take the course at a discounted rate (in a classroom or online), and you may qualify for a discount on your car insurance upon completion — check with your agent for details. The course teaches proven driving techniques to stay safe behind the wheel.

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Shareable Benefits

You can add a spouse or partner to your A A R P membership for free so you can both take advantage of the benefits

You can add a spouse or partner to your membership for free, so you can both take advantage of the benefits.

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Tools, Insight and Inspiration for Job Seekers

Ready for a new job? A second career? Or even part-time or remote work? The AARP Job Board is a job search tool that focuses on experienced workers. You can scan job listings and apply for opportunities. Narrow your results with filters for part-time work, full-time work, remote jobs, location and more.

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