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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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Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
A highly respected Medicare expert stops short of guiding his client to the best, most money-saving plan available.
Also, check out the many absolutely free preventive services offered to women under Medicare.
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 May 28, 2024
Tuesday May 28, 2024
Great news: the dopes promoting Calcare, Canadian style single payor plan in California have had their posteriors handed to them!
How about those anti-aging drugs they wanted to give to little kids?
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
Sunday May 26, 2024
Sunday May 26, 2024
The growth in Medicare Advantage enrollment is in large part due to retirees who have been promised lifetime medical insurance being forced into MA plans; sometime against their wishes!
Do you in an insurance agency with 15 warm bodies hanging around? If so, get ready for your new, government mandated non-discrimination czar!
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
Thursday May 23, 2024
Thursday May 23, 2024
MA carriers are bracing for tough times; CVS says it is willing to say good-bye to 10% of their members.
A basic primer: What does Medicare NOT cover?
This includes a note about MA plans accused of denying medically necessary treatment for patients that would be treated without question under original Medicare.
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.
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
MA plans are preparing to undergo financial stress in coming years. This may cause them to cut back on the extra benefits some of them include.
One carrier was cited as choosing "(profit) margins over (adding) membership"!
Enterprising insurance agents in Utah may have devised a clever way to excuse rate increases to their clients: blame them on the state!
Finally, learn about "Care Management Services", possibly coming to a doctor near you.
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 May 19, 2024
Sunday May 19, 2024
RSV stands for "Respiratory Syncytial Virus". We wade into a description of the disease plus some information about the vaccines.
Finally, what American sport draws its players and fans from the older ages than any other? PICKLEBALL!
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 May 16, 2024
Thursday May 16, 2024
According to our first article, Plan F is Changing from a Cadillac into a Yugo! The prognosis is even worse with many large rate increases just ahead.
A widowed acquaintance asked me for help just days after her husband (my old friend) suffered an untimely death. Instead of taking my advice, she ignored my warnings and allowed herself to be victimized by an unscrupulous agent seeking a fat commission for a new sale.
Finally, I summarize the blatant facts illustrated by a series of charts: inflation has caused Medicare Supplement premiums to rise more quickly in recent years. On the other hand, premiums for High Deductible Medicare Supplement plans have enjoyed much more rate stability in spite of the poor economy.
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 May 14, 2024
Tuesday May 14, 2024
As an example, Humana is planning to terminate plans in some areas, citing the fact that rising costs are squeezing profits.
Question: can an employer force an employee of it's plan and on to Medicare?
Walmart decides to close all of its 51 medical clinics.
Finally, we review the mental health benefits offered by Medicare.
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 May 12, 2024
Sunday May 12, 2024
We list six signs that indicate the imminent need for hiring home health care aides. After that list, consulting the "What's covered" app tells us whether and to what extent these services are covered by Medicare.
Also, learn about three big changes coming to Medicare in 2025!
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 May 09, 2024
Thursday May 09, 2024
We have some fun answering a listener question about physical examinations with the help of the "What's Covered" iPhone app.
Get your Crayons & construction paper ready to take notes: we list 13 of somebody's idea of the best retirement podcasts.
Finally, the definition of "old age" moves from 71 up to 74. Damn, I'm still a loser!
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.