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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!
Episodes
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Johns Hopkins made the final break with United Healthcare provider networks: Medicare Advantage Minute
How about Pancreas Transplants? That is today's subject in our segment: Your Medicare Benefits 2025
Who has been given credit for shutting down a $10 billion Medicare fraud scheme having to do with skin substitutes? Why, everyone's favorite president, that's who! No, not Ronald Reagan!
For those who are financially strapped and need some relief from Medicare premium costs, I recommend the MSP: Medicare Savings Plan! It might be the answer, if you can meet the qualifications.
Finally, when I look at the list of potential guests who are available to join us for an episode, I only see a whole lot of wackiness.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
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Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!"
"MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE"
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN: BARE BONES!"
For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Sunday Sep 07, 2025
Medicare Advantage Minute: A reliable new study indicates that there is a growing level of dissatisfaction with MA plans.
Your Medicare Benefits 2025: Pain Management is the subject for this episode.
Finally, we present a list of sources of assistance with Medicare information and enrollment.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
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Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!"
"MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE"
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN: BARE BONES!"
For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
Tuesday Sep 02, 2025
What small North Carolina Medicare Advantage plan is having to pony up a big fine? Find out in the "Medicare Advantage Minute" segment where we learn that this local MA plan has admitted to fraudulent enrollments and identity theft.
No wonder my opinion of these plans is that they constitute criminal conspiracies!
In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" segment, we learn how Medicare will cover Oxygen equipment and accessories.
Of course, Hank Hill sold "propane and propane accessories but that is not quite the same at all.
Should you get a Medicare broker? The answer you have been waiting for is "YES"!
Find out why during the last half of this episode!
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!"
"MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE"
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN: BARE BONES!"
For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
Sunday Aug 31, 2025
Sunday Aug 31, 2025
What happens that is so wonderful when a MA plan dies? In the "Medicare Advantage Minute" we learn that insured people are given a free pass to purchase any other plan available; including Medicare supplement plans which can be had without Medical underwriting. This means, one can acquire the finest, most secure protection available under Medicare without having to show evidence of good health!
In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" this episode's subject is entitled: Outpatient Services and Supplies.
Finally, the Veterans Administration has different levels of service, Priority Groups, and we run through descriptions of the various requirements for each group.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!"
"MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE"
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN: BARE BONES!"
For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
Thursday Aug 28, 2025
SPECIAL EPISODE:
Prior authorization causes misery in Medicare Advantage plans.
How concerned should freedom lovers be when the government delivers that same troublesome process to Original Medicare?
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!"
"MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE"
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN: BARE BONES!"
For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
Insurers pull Medicare Advantage plans as profit pressures mount: This from the "Medicare Advantage Minute"
In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" we learn how Medicare is likely to cover Outpatient hospital services.
Friend of the podcase, Steve sent an article addressing "Targeted Medicare Cuts" and how they can save money while reducing risk.
How about a side trip to Social Security Land? Someone named Rusty has an advisory column and fielded a question from a reader about when the best time might be to start collecting Social Security benefits might be.
Normally Democrats are on the opposite side of almost every possible subject from me but we now find ourselves connected like Siamese twins over support for the freedom from prior authorization in Original Medicare. I am dazed and confused by my unexpected alliance!
Finally, we have a new member of the podcast audience who hangs her hat in South Dakota ...er Nebraska sometimes.
I expect her to join the ranks of my happy clients as well!
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!"
"MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE"
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN: BARE BONES!"
For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
Sunday Aug 24, 2025
We start off with the Medicare Advantage Minute: "The Great Medicare Advantage Contraction Appears Set to Continue!"
Then, in the "Your Medicare Benefits" segment we learn how Medicare is likely to cover "Other Transplants. These are not organ transplants, but might include stem cells, bone morrow and corneas.
In the afore-mentioned "Mail I Absolutely hate to Receive" segment, yours truly is kicked in the teeth by a marital difference of opinion.
After that we are treated to a communication about the horrible consequences that one man is enduring as a result of ignoring my often-repeated advice. Part of the tragedy? Having to stifle the "I told you so!" urge!
Finally, Stalker Susie checks in to congratulate Randy on his sartorial splendor!
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!"
"MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE"
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN: BARE BONES!"
For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
Thursday Aug 21, 2025
The first report today is entitled: "Medicare Advantage Legislation in Congress - Five Bills to Know!" That is today's Medicare Advantage Minute segment!
The "Your Medicare Advantage 2025" reading tells us how Medicare is likely to cover Ostomy supplies.
United Healthcare is going through some unsettling times. Here we present twelve updates for your insurance news reading pleasure!
Why do I have to call somebody to get a Medicare supplement (medigap) quote? In my opinion, the reasons presented in this article are bogus. If you go to my website MedicareForTheLazyMan.com and fill out a questionnaire, you will receive quotes for several (usually at least 1/2 dozen) Medicare supplement companies drawn from my portfolio of excellent insurance companies by return e-mail. No need to call anyone!
Finally, where are the most beautiful hospitals in the USA located? Hint: the facility judged most beautiful of all is NOT located in Massachusetts!
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!"
"MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE"
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN: BARE BONES!"
For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
"Civil Monetary Penalties for MA and Drug Plans Are Rising, According to Government Figures" - Medicare Advantage Minute.
Osteoporosis Drugs - the subject of Your Medicare Benefits 2025.
And finally, "What to Know About Rabies", an in depth look at the state of risks and treatments of rabies in the new millennium.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!"
"MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE"
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN: BARE BONES!"
For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
Sunday Aug 17, 2025
In the "Medicare Advantage Minute" we hear that GOP lawmakers are considering a revision of the whole magilla.
In "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" the exciting discussion centers around orthopedic shoes and how Medicare will cover them.
Finally, we listen to an explanation of the Medicare electronic claims process.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!"
"MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE"
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN: BARE BONES!"
For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.