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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 Feb 15, 2024
Thursday Feb 15, 2024
Kentucky is the latest state to provide an escape hatch for those otherwise trapped in a Medicare supplement that has gotten too expensive.
A potential client contacts me looking for a Medicare supplement. My competitor at State Farm tells him to "Flake off!".
Finally, inflation is upon us and the Medicare supplement new business rates are starting to climb!
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 Feb 13, 2024
Tuesday Feb 13, 2024
Please ignore my error in constantly saying "month" rather than "year"!
Also, one advertiser strikes gold with a dedicated fan of Medicare for the Lazy Man Podcast!
Last (but never least), congrats to Magda & Drew McMillin on their latest addition to the family!
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 Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Also, if you are having trouble with your drug plan, here are some ways to file appeals.
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 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
We are offered the opportunity to block advertising of "sensitive subjects" but take a pass. They must think we're a bunch of sissies!
Also, CMS vs FDA: who will decide which drugs should be covered by Medicare? ...and why?
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 Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Imagine having a big USB socket installed in your forehead to connect a cable from your skull to your desktop thinkin' box. Now picture the Elon Musk version of that contraption!
Also, a Medicare recipient should not ignore the need to enroll in a prescription drug plan - even if he takes no prescription meds.
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 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
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
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
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