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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 Dec 07, 2023
Thursday Dec 07, 2023
Find out what part PBMs play in the pharmacy business and what effect one author thinks they play in squeezing out independent drug stores.
Hospice? How long can one participate before being ejected from the program?
Finally, enjoy a brisk quiz on the "Myths of 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
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
We dissect 10 behaviours that purport to offer an opportunity to extend you life to and past age 100!
Also, if you like to fish, check out westportcharters.com for some excellent deep sea sport fishing aboard Hula Girl!
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 Dec 03, 2023
Sunday Dec 03, 2023
Prior Authorization and Utilization Review: tools that allow Medicare Advantage plans to hang on to their cash until the patient either appeals the decision or just goes away.
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 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
When the junk mail floods in warning you that your "Medicare plan" should be shopped around, they are not talking about the plan Doug Jones recommended!
Also, enjoy a reading from the guide to Long Term Care Insurance.
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 28, 2023
Tuesday Nov 28, 2023
For a cheap or free Part D drug plan, call: (866) 859-9084 -OR-
go to: https://www.wellcare.com/(your state)
Are Part D drug plan premiums trending down? The government says "YES", independent study says "NO"!
Finally, 25% of US medical students say they want to throw in the towel on medical school. Sissies? You decide...
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 Nov 27, 2023
Monday Nov 27, 2023
Here is a Medicare Advantage tutorial that may help the unfortunate victim.
What are the various benefits AND limitations of the MA plan?
What is the MOOP (Maximum Out Of Pocket) limit you may be stuck with?
How can I convince you to leave me alone?
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 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
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
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
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