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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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Friday Nov 24, 2023
Friday Nov 24, 2023
Also, take steps to thwart scammers targeting Medicare participants.
United Healthcare, the country's largest insurer, uses AI to limit treatment for recovering patients in order to fatten their already bulging bottom line.
Finally, Dominic Regina seeks to file a protest against his IRMAA penalty for a second, and possibly a third time!
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 Nov 21, 2023
Ep. 576 - Plan G was reasonable, now it is killing me! Get me into HDG!
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Tuesday Nov 21, 2023
Same questioner: How can a Part D prescription drug plan cost $ZERO?
Also, a husband went into cardiac arrest while running. Now wants to dump his Medicare Advantage plan. Sorry sir, you should have made that change before your heart attack!
Finally: Air Force Amy! Enough said.
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 Nov 19, 2023
Ep. 575 - Covered by PLAN F? Let’s get you changed before you go broke!
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
Also, our buddy Steve uncovered the Medicare Advantage trial right: an escape hatch for victims of sleazy salesmen!
Client Jack learned from us how to use the government database to select the best drug plans for himself & the Mrs. You too can learn this valuable skill!
Finally, a very complimentary lady doctor named Logan learned a little about Medicare supplement plans - and then spun out of control into Left Field!
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 Nov 16, 2023
Ep. 574 - UHC patient rehab care run by computer algorithms, not medical pros!
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Thursday Nov 16, 2023
Patients' surgical recovery times limited in order to boost profits in UHC Medicare Advantage plans, according to whistleblowers.
The VA in eastern Colorado has been accused of discarding orders for medical devices rather than appear to be slow in doing their jobs.
At least one black VA employee was called a "monkey" with accompanying arm movements. Justified? Who can say?
How many unpleasant (natural) ways are there to lower your blood pressure?
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 Nov 14, 2023
Ep. 573 - Medicare supplement (Medigap) questions & answers.
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Tuesday Nov 14, 2023
Question: Is it possible that High Deductible Plan G is a good choice for a person with severe health problems?
Question: What are five important things to know about Medicare supplement plans?
Question: Age 65 and still working with company health insurance. Should I enroll in 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
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Ep. 572 - Heart bypass; A firsthand account of this miracle surgery!
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
Sunday Nov 12, 2023
In-studio guest Randy describes the symptoms he experienced leading up to the heart bypass surgery he underwent.
Also hear about the unexpected complication he suffered and the miraculous results he gained from enduring this harrowing experience.
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 Nov 10, 2023
Ep. 571 - DEEP SLEEP: a weapon in the war against dementia?
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Friday Nov 10, 2023
Learn interesting details about the need for sleep and the effects of sleep deprivation.
Also, government bureaucrats contemplate reining in some of the most egregious excesses of those 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
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Ep. 570 - Insurance giant Cigna may kick Med Advantage plans in the shorts!
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
Tuesday Nov 07, 2023
"Deny, deny, deny" one hospital exec characterizes Advantage plans which are crippling rural hospitals in many states.
They often refuse to meet their contractual obligations.
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 Nov 05, 2023
Ep. 569 - Negative book reviews vs. positive remarks from clients!
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
Sunday Nov 05, 2023
A valued MLM client is being pummeled by frequent rate increases; However, there is hope on the horizon.
Finally, does someone pummel you for adding sugar to your hot beverages? Tell them to step off; this is not a health problem for you!
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 Nov 03, 2023
Friday Nov 03, 2023
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