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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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Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
If you have trouble motivating yourself to undergo an eye examination, buy some reasonably priced VSP vision insurance from me! This will remove the financial impediment to regular vision care.
Also, Wellcare is terminating its contract with Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada. I hope their members don't have need of this specialized level of treatment!
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 21, 2024
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
All tests, procedures & items are arranged alphabetically for maximum entertainment value!
Also, the burden of getting medical care can exhaust older patients!
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 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Opinions conflict on whether there is value in knowing about amyloid deposits are being formed in our brains, but the test is available for you to purchase.
Also, we go through the methods of funding the need for long term care.
Finally, the Medicare Advantage world is all a-twitter about the possibility of base pay being capped and agent compensation being cut!
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 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Stock prices have tumbled amid much wailing and gnashing of teeth, These plans are contemplating raising premiums and cutting benefits in order to maintain profitability.
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.
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.