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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
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Accountants know that every penny should be accounted for in any transaction. Trying to do that in Medicare just might drive you over the edge!
Also, what should you do about Medicare and Social Security when you move?
Finally, good news for United Healthcare Medicare Advantage members in North Carolina... for the time being!
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 Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Medicare, Social Security and other welfare programs will continue without interruption if there is a federal government shutdown.
Humana has been accused of using an AI platform with a 90% error rate to deny care to patients who died as a result.
We discovered a Medicare MSA plan in Wisconsin!
Finally, get ready for Medicare Advantage cuts to take effect 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.
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Turns out using faulty AI platforms for treatment decisions results in accelerated deaths and expensive legal action at some of the biggest Medicare Advantage plans!
Also, what has been learned from the activity during AEP 2023?
Finally, what is the difference between phishing and smishing?
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 Apr 07, 2024
Sunday Apr 07, 2024
Also, many doctors are touting their new concierge physician practices! The fees you pay to join will be in addition to any insurance payments.
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.
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Friday Apr 05, 2024
Under Medicare we are given:
1) A one time "Welcome to Medicare" visit to plan future preventive care
2) Annual Medicare wellness visits to keep one on track.
Also, a shortage of primary care docs plus Medicare AAdvantage prior authorization rules create undue delays in getting medical care.
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 Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
More and more Medicare Advantage plans are severing relationships with hospitals (and doctors) in their networks.
This leaves thousands of patients scrambling to find new providers and to escape from their draconian Advantage plans.
Finally, listen to my reading of a hit piece from Rolling Stone; at least until I became sickened by the false accusations these Lefties would have you believe.
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 31, 2024
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
I may never enjoy Jell-O again! What the heck is Ejiao?
Enjoy hearing from some happy clients who are no longer being abused by their evil Medicare Advantage plans, thanks to yours truly!
Finally, join us in celebrating "National Doctors With Their Hands Out" Day!
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 28, 2024
Thursday Mar 28, 2024
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.
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
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.
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
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.