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Lighthearted Medicare advice and opinions from longtime expert Douglas B. Jones, CLU, RHU. Drawn from his book: Medicare for the Lazy Man (an Amazon best seller), Doug's advice provides a simple road map to the best Medicare insurance protection available on the market today!
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2 days ago
2 days ago
Limp wristed pantywaists horrified at summer heat in the desert southwest! Also, fatal heart attacks are more likely in cold weather.
Politicos are trying to reform the prior authorization process in order to ease the strain on providers and reduce complaints about Medicare Advantage plans.
Did your parent(s) have Alzheimer's disease? Does that mean that you are likely to get it?
Finally, new Medicare rules may allow 3.6 million to become eligible for Wegovy. According to one expert, the impact on Medicare "could be horrendous"!
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(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
4 days ago
4 days ago
Medicare Advantage Minute article for today: Millions on Humana MA plans could see benefits cut. They are ending plans in some areas while cutting benefits in others.
The Medicare page on Wikipedia describes some enrollment processes.
Finally, correspondence from a prospective client carries questions about Medicare supplement characteristics, particularly in North Carolina.
Additional questions spark a review of the cost and availability of vaccines.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A++)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
6 days ago
6 days ago
Our Medicare Advantage Minute illustrates a trend responsible for much of the dramatic growth of Advantage plans: Large companies refusing promised retiree benefits if the retiree elects original Medicare rather than a Medicare Advantage plan.
Florida: Let's do the Medicare supplement math: Illustrating the potential savings and very limited additional risk of choosing HDG over Plan G.
The premium savings will defray most, if not all, of the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
Finally, Medicare supplement (Medigap) plans may be changed any time of the year. Some states make it easier than others.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
A contract dispute has caused the removal of MD Anderson from BC/BS TX Medicare Advantage networks. This will be a problem for their member patients who relied on Anderson for their treatment.
This sad upheaval couldn't happen with Medicare and a Medicare supplement!
The Medicare Advantage Minute quotes an article illustrating the areas of the US where millions could lose their MA plans.
From the Medicare Wikipedia page we learn about office medication reimbursement.
Wellcare is ending MA coverage for their clients in six states.
Finally, correspondence from two prospective clients with questions about their unique situations.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
Monday Sep 09, 2024
Monday Sep 09, 2024
The article addressed in our Medicare Minute is entitled, "Need a Medicare Advantage Plan?" It goes on to describe the results of a study illustrating the fact that residents of poor counties have difficulty getting highly rated MA plans.
The Medicare Wikipedia page describes how medical doctors are reimbursed for their services depending on their legal relationship with Medicare.
Finally, we hear the sad stories of two members of MA plans that sorely regret having missed their opportunities to get out when the getting was good!
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
The initial segment contains our Medicare Advantage Minute. Here, the government brings a premature end to their experimental MA hospice benefit.
On the Wikipedia page regarding Medicare, we wallow in the actuarial magic of reimbursement calculations.
This episode culminates with the official position statement of Medicare for the Lazy Man when it comes to Medicare supplement Plan N.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
The episode starts of with the Medicare Advantage Minute segment, an article entitled:
A Majority of Medicare Advantage Enrollees Don't Fully Understand Their Plans!
Afterword, my friend Randy Norris describes the trials and tribulations of enduring a course of treatment for what has been described as an "off the charts" problem with sleep apnea.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
Sunday Sep 01, 2024
We kick off this episode with our favorite segment: The Medicare Advantage Minute.
Today's article is entitled: The Medicare Advantage Paradox; How Advantage Plans Cost Taxpayers Billions!
After that, close personal friend and avid MLM podcast listener Kirk "Fish" Fisher takes the stand for an intense interrogation about his career, his life and his possible visit to Arizona.
If you would like to share a comment or ask Mr. Fisher a question, send an e-mail to the address below.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
In the Medicare Advantage minute, we learn that Centene in 2025 will exit a handful of markets where they currently have MA plans.
Wikipedia page on "Medicare" explains the reimbursement for Part A services.
Finally, in what is looking like a year of turmoil and change, what you should expect to learn from your Annual Notice Of Change (ANOC).
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Once again, Medicare supplements explained in 3 short minutes:
The Medicare Advantage Minute - comes in like a lion, goes out like a little sissy. Sorry folks!
The Wikipedia page on Medicare is an exciting lesson on payment for services and drug plans, according to my notes.
Finally, a dire prediction for Part D drug plans in view of turmoil expected to be caused by government price-setting schemes. A quote: Things will only get tougher for Part D.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.