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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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4 hours ago
4 hours ago
Most insurance brokers won't spill the beans but a Birthday Rule allows one to move to the most cost-effective plan: High Deductible Plan G.
No proof of good health required!
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.
3 days ago
3 days ago
Listen to the list of medical facilities that refuse to accept patients who are insured by at least some of the Advantage plans available to them.
Also, we share a list of the top five problems with living in "active adult" developments.
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.
5 days ago
5 days ago
The passage of time causes Plan G rate increases. High Deductible Plan G then becomes more and more desirable as the best Medicare supplement ever!
Also, keep your eyes open for the passage of "Medicare Supplement Birthday Rules" in your state. These can present a great moneysaving opportunity for those who are covered by supplement plans.
Medicare misinformation appears often. In the examples cited, sweeping generalizations contain error-filled statements.
Finally, do you have cataracts? How will Medicare cover those charges?
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 Mar 21, 2024
Ep. 627 - Get a 12% household discount on your Medicare supplement plan!
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Also, learn about three very rare Medicare Advantage plans you just might like:
1) HMO-POS (Health Maintenance Organization - Point Of Service)
2) PFFS (Private Fee-For-Service)
3) Medicare MSA (Medical Savings Account)
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 Mar 19, 2024
Ep.626 - Changing to a better Medicare supplement plan - the rules!
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Also, enjoy a taste of early Cave Creek history!
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 Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Take a deep dive with us into the fantastic Pontiac GTO of Medicare supplement plans: the High Deductible Plan G (HDG).
This plan has big savings, limited risk and low, low cost.
HDG is the most cost effective Medicare supplement one can buy!
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 Mar 14, 2024
Ep. 624 - It's BEAT UP ON MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS day! Let's go, Brandon!
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Thursday Mar 14, 2024
Some Medicare Advantage networks are losing their hospitals and docs.
Two of the largest Medicare Advantage insurers lost money and stock value.
The Feds are threatening to claw back $88 billion in MA overpayments!
Some sources say there was overpayment in the trillions of dollars.
A study has shown that Medicare Advantage participants get fewer home health visits than those in original Medicare.
Those who are disgusted with their Medicare Advantage plans often feel trapped because the opportunity to obtain a Medicare supplement requires evidence of good health.
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 Mar 12, 2024
Ep. 623 - HOSPICE: myths and misapprehensions!
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Tuesday Mar 12, 2024
Randy goes green.
Should you be taking a daily aspirin as a preventative?
Also, another go-round with Long Term Care insurance; Should you consider buying
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 Mar 10, 2024
Ep. 622 - Long Term Care insurance: a deep dive into LTC problems and myths.
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
LTC actuaries speculate about the effect of interest rates and lapse rates.
Also, a nostalgic visit to Greasewood Flat, old time western bar in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Also, abject apologies to an unnamed State Farm insurance agency.
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 Mar 07, 2024
Ep. 621 - Medical providers reject Advantage plans in at least 11 states!
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Thursday Mar 07, 2024
Need a couple of yuks? Try "PissedConsumer.com"!
Learn the Medicare Advantage prior authorization appeals process so you can be ready if they refuse to treat you.
Robert writes a columnist to learn why his COBRA coverage is only paying 20% of his huge medical bills.
Finally, does Medicare mail out invoices for Part B premiums for those not yet on Social Security?
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