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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!
Episodes
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
Sunday Oct 15, 2023
We open the episode with another cautionary tale making the following point: don't be tricked by the panic peddlers into blindly dialing an "800" number!
Also, 10 things to know about AEP plus additional AEP information.
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 Oct 12, 2023
Thursday Oct 12, 2023
Those MA peddlers are required to address every little detail on their lengthy lists. Otherwise, the Secret Shoppers will rat them out!
The Government watchdogs make it so difficult it is unlikely that any of these sales people are able to actually follow all of the rules.
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 Oct 11, 2023
Wednesday Oct 11, 2023
You, too, can become an expert in selecting the very best PDP (prescription drug plan) from all of those available in your area!
After listening to this episode you will be able to amaze and mystify your friends with the prestidigitation you have learned from Medicare for the Lazy Man!
Remember, the cheapest plan is always the best 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
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Sunday Oct 08, 2023
Make the wrong decision here and you will not be allowed to correct that error in the future. Making the correct decision now will give you the precious freedom of choice most of us crave.
Also, Howard's father-in-law is a hospice patient. What should he do about his prescription 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
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Friday Oct 06, 2023
Hard to believe but insurance companies can change your plan without asking your permission. ANOC is their sneaky way of announcing those changes!
Scan the ANOC carefully for: 1) Premium cost changes; 2) Formulary changes and 3) Anything else that looks suspicious.
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 Oct 03, 2023
Tuesday Oct 03, 2023
Ever wonder about Medicare Supplement Plan N?
It falls between Plan G & my favorite Plan HDG.
Ever wondered why I don't sell or recommend MA plans? They can trap you just like a Roach Motel!
Finally, I spill the details of a deep secret in spite of specific government orders to the contrary!
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 Oct 01, 2023
Sunday Oct 01, 2023
The Savvy Senior offers up some hints for the frugal drug buyers out there.
Learn how to approach your favorite provider's staff to make sure your Medicare supplement will be accepted for payment.
Also, enjoy some correspondence from Brad who has a question about his mother-in-law!
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 Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Your ANOC may not look like fun reading but it can operate like our DEW Line: distant early warning of potentially unpleasant changes to your current drug plan.
This is the time of year to find out whether your current drug plan will be the best one for you next year. (BTW, "best" = "cheapest")
Also, does Medicare cover Chiropractic treatments?
Finally, the 8 biggest Medicare myths debunked!
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 Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
AEP (the Annual Election Period) is upon us. This is the time of year when the Medicare Advantage TV ads flood the airwaves in an attempt to lure you into dialing their number and falling under their evil spell!
Be wary of their promises and live by this adage:
Don't get Medicrap, get Medigap!
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 Sep 24, 2023
Sunday Sep 24, 2023
Also, myths and misconceptions about 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