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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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Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
If you play by government rules, you can get smacked down by them, too. It may be time to scrap the star rating quality bonus system.
Drug plan service efforts seem to be falling way short of expectations. Wellcare, one of the biggest, is also one of the most frustrating.
Finally, join me as I wade through an error-filled article purporting to offer expert Medicare advice to the newly eligible.
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 01, 2024
Ep. 606 -Advantage Plan warnings - "They are designed to confuse seniors"!
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Also, what if you have left side chest pain? How do you know whether it is a heart attack and what the proper treatment is?
Finally, what should snowbirds do to ensure they have high quality medical care when traveling?
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
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Ep. 605 - Puzzles and games: can they help defend against mental decline?
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Turns out the results are mixed.
The benefits seem to depend on the nature of the games being played.
Also, enjoy yet another simplification of the calculation of the benefit of High Deductible Plan G!
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
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Join me as I answer questions from several people, some clients some not, who want to ensure they don't make any errors with their Medicare health insurance protection.
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 Jan 25, 2024
Ep. 603 - LOOKING FOR THE "BEST" PLAN? Google may not be your "best" source!
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Thursday Jan 25, 2024
Join us in examining a couple of articles that, in the fine print, admit they may be heavily influenced by advertisers.
Compare our Medicare FAQ answers with those of Forbes.
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
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Ep. 602 - FINAL PART OF MEDICARE QUIZ: Use this to crush your opponents!
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
A sizable number of Medicare participants become trapped in plans that disappoint and fail to protect as well as Medicare with a supplement.
Stay away from Medicare Advantage plans at all costs!
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 Jan 22, 2024
Ep. 601 - QUIZ ON MEDICARE BASICS: How many can you answer correctly?
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
A lighthearted test of Medicare knowledge pits two intellectual giants against each other!
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 Jan 18, 2024
Ep. 600 - Do you know NOTHING about Medicare? I suggest starting right here:
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Join us to hear an entertaining list of the most basic facts about Medicare!
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
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Ep. 599 - Medicare changes in 2024? Let us count them together!
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Each Medicare for the Lazy Man book states "Making Medicare ALMOST fun since 2013". Now another marketing firm has glommed on to that fun-loving spirit.
Plagiarism? I sure don't want to think about that!
Finally, enjoy the detailed explanation of the advantage of High Deductible Plan G over regular Plan G as explained to a client who is about to take a leap off the window ledge!
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
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
The average wait for medically necessary treatment from a specialist in Canada stands at almost 28 weeks; over one year in some areas!
Also, California's plan to extend free medical care to 750,000 illegals is described, aptly, as "lunacy"!
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