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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 Apr 28, 2022
Thursday Apr 28, 2022
Her bravery set a great example, inspiring some other fiscal patriots to follow her lead in the fight against Medicare Advantage plan rip-offs!
Afterwards, join Doug on his quest for justice in the courtrooms of Kane County, Illinois!
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2022; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Today we read an article written by a University of Wisconsin transplant surgeon who laments the legal and moral rules that constrain an eager donor's final act of selflessness.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2022; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com
Sunday Apr 24, 2022
Sunday Apr 24, 2022
Today we address:
1) The concerns of a distraught husband whose wife suffered a broken wrist: when will the bills arrive?
2) An indecisive woman who may or may not want to retire in October or maybe sometime after that.
3) Teri who is joining the Exodus out of California but was misinformed (about what happens to Medicare) by a very rude customer service agent.
Bonus discussion of the fate of the 17-year locusts.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2022; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com
Friday Apr 22, 2022
Friday Apr 22, 2022
There are serious implications for Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP (children's health plans) and private health insurance.
For example, most Medicare participants will lose Telehealth, which is a fantastic opportunity for better access to medical care. Also, millions are predicted to lose Medicaid coverage, which may not necessarily be a bad thing at all.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2022; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Tuesday Apr 19, 2022
Pros & cons of Medicare Advantage plans.
Also, a short tutorial on the relationships of the various Blue Cross/Blue Shield plans across the country.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2022; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com
Sunday Apr 17, 2022
Sunday Apr 17, 2022
Medicare Advantage plans fraudulently inflate how sick their members are perceived in order to grab extra funds from Medicare.
One company used a psychologist as a tool to "shut up" a whistleblower who attempted to report the abuse she discovered!
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A++)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2022; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Thursday Apr 14, 2022
Medicare changed the rules, resulting in renewed financial hardship for this unfortunate patient.
The Medicare story starts at about minute 26:00 after some reporting on current Arizona recreational and educational activities.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2022; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
Tuesday Apr 12, 2022
If forgetful Medicare participants overlook the need to pay premiums when due, protection can be removed and financial disaster can ensue.
This episode offers methods by which a responsible relative or friend may head off problems of this nature before irreversible damage is done.
Also, a hint is shared that might make visits to the doctor a little more convenient.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2022; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com
Monday Apr 11, 2022
Monday Apr 11, 2022
CMS seems to be on the verge of exercising their regulatory muscles in this area.
Also, Covid tests and shingles vaccines: such a deal the taxpayers have for you!
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic chose not to participate this time. Self-graded: D+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2022; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com
Friday Apr 08, 2022
Friday Apr 08, 2022
There is one important takeaway here: Medicare supplement plans (Medigap) are far superior to anything else available.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2022; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com