AARP, UnitedHealthcare class action alleges wrongful Medicare supplement claim denials

A new class action lawsuit claims AARP and UnitedHealthcare Insurance Company fraudulently sell paid AARP memberships and Medicare supplement plans that promise to cover care Medicare does not pay for, while intending to deny reimbursement claims. Plaintiff John Sacchi claims the companies have violated the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act by fraudulently soliciting and breaching paid sales and renewals of AARP memberships and the self-titled 'AARP Medicare Supplement Plans from UnitedHealthcare' insurance policies administered by United. Sacchi argues the companies solicit sales and renewals of AARP memberships and the insurance policies — for which sales AARP receives royalty fees — while fully aware that United has violated for decades the subject promises to pay for medically necessary healthcare not paid by Medicare.