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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 Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Under some circumstances, those who are actively employed may postpone their encounter with Medicare.
Scam calls and fraudulent letters are increasing in frequency. Don't fall victim to them!
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 Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Econ 101: if the Feds force the drug companies to give away their products cheap, who will be incentivized to make drugs in the future?
Also, when sending a recorded greeting to space aliens, how many Earth languages should you employ?
Finally, how does Medicare cover the cost of therapy services?
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 17, 2023
Sunday Sep 17, 2023
Ask the hospital staff for a "MOON" form to determine whether the patient is actually admitted or just under "observation"!
Also, a new risk scoring method attempts to predict the onset of dementia with 80% accuracy.
Finally, some hospital chains (in blue states) are trotting out those stupid mask mandates again. Tell them "NO"!
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 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
This news typifies the disappointment that Advantage plans dish out on a regular basis.
A day brightener: scientists study lots of Chinamen to identify six behaviors that can minimize the risks of acquiring dementia.
Finally, do you think we aren't enduring inflationary times? Check out the rising cost of caring for the elderly!
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 12, 2023
Tuesday Sep 12, 2023
HMO plans in Medicare Advantage: promise to drain the treasury and bankrupt the US medical system while robbing us of our freedom.
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 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Also, I answer some questions posed by readers of Medicare for the Lazy Man 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
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
What does each of these visits entail?
Will they screen for cognitive impairments?
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 05, 2023
Tuesday Sep 05, 2023
Don't forget your "Welcome to Medicare Visit" and "Annual Wellness Visit", also free of charge!
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
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Also, California warns the public that unscrupulous insurance agents are spreading false rumors about a state sponsored long term care program.
Are those rumors really false?
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 Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Your doctor's legal relationship with medicare affects how much of his bill you may be asked to pay.
Added attraction:
Listener Steve offers tactics he hopes will allow Medicare participants to dodge their IRMAA & lifetime late enrollment penalties!
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