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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 Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Medicare Part D prescription drug plans are designed to help reduce, but not eliminate, the cost of most drugs. A discount card like one from GoodRx can certainly help ease the pain!
Also, what about Medicare deductibles?
Finally we read some answers to questions about shingles vaccinations and obtaining diabetic supplies.
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 Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Also, have you somehow failed to pay your Medicare premiums?
Are Medicare Advantage plans being populated by groups of retirees who are being forced to accept a rotten deal by their ex-employers?
Finally, in Georgia one may dress any way they wish when taking photos for ID cards or drivers licenses!
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 Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
250,000 New York City retirees are being forced into a Medicare Advantage plan that you, the taxpayers, are probably footing the bill for.
How may large groups is this happening to across the USA every day?
Also, do you have to renew your Medicare coverage each year?
Finally, how about a little comedic entertainment with your 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
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
As Toni King says, "What you don't know about Medicare is what can hurt you"!
Also, Johns Hopkins Medical Center takes a great leap forward in coddling self-absorbed snowflakes.
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 Jun 13, 2023
Tuesday Jun 13, 2023
You have to meet a certain set of criteria but Medicare can be persuaded to pay for a chopper to take you for a trip, but it can be done.
Also, what happens to lawyers who play around with Artificial Intelligence at the office even though they shouldn't?
Finally, I encounter the most difficult Medicare question yet from the current series of 25 brain-strainers!
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 Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
The Feds have special provisions to protect those whose insurance company stop providing Medicare supplement protection, even if caused by a so called "Act of God".
Also, what happens if you "forgot" to enroll in Medicare when you should have?
Plus, Massachusetts residents have lousy Medicare Supplement choices available and listen for an expertly worded explanation of the financial advantages 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
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Historical rate increases on High Deductible Medicare supplement plans are the tiniest of all. Listen to your old Uncle Doug when he tells you how great the HDG plan is!
Also, we finally learn how those dopes at CMS came up with their misspelled acronym: blame the guy who mumbles!
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 Jun 06, 2023
Tuesday Jun 06, 2023
According to the reference material, there are four main reasons that PCPs are growing to resemble hens' teeth.
Also, here are four things you youngsters should do to prepare for Medicare when you have turned age 64.
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 Jun 04, 2023
Sunday Jun 04, 2023
Virtual visits to doctors and other medical practitioners, referred to as telemedicine, is a great way to save money, time and resources. For some reason, governments are clamping down on this great technological innovation!
Also, how much do you think the $64,000 prize would be worth today?
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 Jun 02, 2023
Friday Jun 02, 2023
If only a small percentage of participants are prescribed the newest drugs, Medicare will be stuck paying billions of dollars each year.
Wegovy update: Apparently there is now an oral dose available to replace self-injections. Still a budget-buster?
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