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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 Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Also, small rural hospitals are suffering financial duress at the hands of the evil Medicare Advantage plans!
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
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Wednesday Jan 10, 2024
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Illinois is considering the $3-4 billion dollar acquisition of Cigna's Medicare Advantage while it uses "prior authorization" to pinch pennies by withholding pain treatment.
Also, client Larry grows increasingly distraught while asking his drug plan for cost estimates...until he learns that he has been repeatedly misinformed.
Finally, according to an article, Medicare Advantage PPO plans can "stick it to you" even after the fact!.
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 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
A short rendition of the journey from old, worn out knees to bright shiny new titanium replacements!
And jeepers, creepers, what about those peepers?
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
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Part B (outpatient medical insurance) is the most frequently used part of Medicare for the vast majority of Americans. Beware: the enrollment door does not stand open waiting for you to enter!
Also, learn how to apply for Medicare if you do not have enough work credits on your own.
Finally, 2024 brings changes to Part D drug plans and to Part B enrollment regulations.
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 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Also, we read one expert's opinions concerning Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.
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 Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Listen here to learn how to spot misleading sales pitches and illegal practices both during the holidays and all year long.
Also, enjoy one man's opinion piece warning against falling into the Medicare Advantage traps, although he thinks the ultimate culprit is our beloved free enterprise system.
Needless to say, I disagree with his thesis but I welcome his efforts to slay the Medicare Advantage monsters!
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
Friday Dec 29, 2023
Friday Dec 29, 2023
There are four important things to know about IRMAA. One of them is to appeal the imposition of the penalty by filing form SSA-44.
Unlike many Medicare Advantage plans, medicare will generously pay for a medically necessary 2nd opinion. Even a 3rd if the first two conflict.
Finally, learn how to determine the Medicare treatment of preventive and screening procedures.
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 Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Learn how to find the best facility for the needs of the new resident.
Also, "Dodging the Medicare enrollment deadline can be costly!"
Finally, from the archives of "Maximizing Medicare with Paul Sheldon", his list of six problems with Medicare Advantage plans.
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 Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
We discuss the nine most common errors that Medicare participants make. Fixing them is often easier said than done!
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 Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Only problem is that I did not get a copy of the actual answers to the quiz questions.
Also, how does Medicare cover injections given in the doctor's office?
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