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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 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
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