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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 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
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Ep.620 - ALZHEIMER'S vs. AGE RELATED MEMORY LOSS: how can one tell?
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
We list several ways to tell the difference between age related memory loss and the more serious and problematic Alzheimer's Disease.
A Tennessean was too cheap to pay for Part B of Medicare. The resulting invoice for an air ambulance trip created a burden for her survivors.
Finally, listen to seven things that Medicare does not cover.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2023; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Ep. 619 - MEDICARE / LAZY MAN: 2024 ARRIVES AT AMAZON + B&N!
Monday Mar 04, 2024
Monday Mar 04, 2024
We discuss the major addition to the content of the 2024 book: a step-by-step description of the drug plan selection process.
Alsom enjoy some correspondence with clients and soon-to-be clients regarding false information of the "High Deductible" plans.
Finally, is it possible that a daily vitamin can improve memory?
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2023; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Ep. 618 - Planning to move? What should you do about your Medicare plans?
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Thursday Feb 29, 2024
Changing horses in midstream to grab a better Medicare supplement plan: here come the Birthday Rules!
Finally, why would a shingles vaccine cost $200? What does this have to do with not having a Part D drug plan?
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2023; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com