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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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Sunday May 03, 2020
Sunday May 03, 2020
Sometimes, after learning new information, people decide they have made a mistake. Correcting mistakes in the Medicare world is often possible but not always quick, easy or inexpensive. I invite those who think they have made an error in their medicare coverage selections to contact me at the address below.
Also, the huge departments of the federal government that administer Medicare could be replaced by a simple reimbursement of the additional cost older Americans must pay for their health insurance - the only reason Medicare exists in the first place. The private sector should be in charge with light, reasonable governmental oversight.
Plus, I explain the way many insurance dopes er...agents spend their summer vacations!
Most severe critic: A+)
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Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com
Send questions & love notes: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Thursday Apr 30, 2020
Catching up with announcer Drew McMillin; Approached by a writer to address "Gardening for Seniors"; Where was the DCFS when Doug was spending his youth in an autumnal labor camp?
(Most severe critic: A+)
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Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com
Send questions & love notes: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
Wednesday Apr 29, 2020
When you are in need of help obtaining an insurance product, a licensed broker with a good reputation in your neighborhood will have a stake in providing excellent service.
In each of our states MLM (Medicare for the Lazy Man) will select a top notch and rock solid insurance company for our customers to use for their Medicare insurance plans.
(Most severe critic: A-)
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Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com
Send questions & love notes: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
Sunday Apr 26, 2020
Sunday Apr 26, 2020
Actuarial methods of calculating premium costs for Medicare Supplements are far less important that picking a reputable company with a great track record. Don't let the bureaucrats lead you astray!
Tragedy in the MLM Mailbag: after crafting a prompt and pithy response to a reader from California, his e-mail address rejected the message. He probably thinks he was ignored, but that never happens at MLM! Maybe he'll write again after moving to the Oro Valley of Arizona.
(Most severe critic: A+)
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Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com
Send questions & love notes: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Thursday Apr 23, 2020
Long Term Care insurance: for those who need daily assistance, this will help provide a measure of control and security for a much more comfortable life.
(Most severe critic: A+)
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Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com
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Sunday Apr 19, 2020
Sunday Apr 19, 2020
Listen to a list of the most common Medicare enrollment situations and the general rules that govern them. What is the worst case scenario if you blow it and forget to enroll when you should?
A burning question is answered: Who inhabits the halls and offices of Medicare? Nameless, faceless automatons!
Two letters from readers of the book are pulled from the MLM Mailbag.
(Most severe critic: A+)
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Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Everyone, including MLM, can and will make factual errors. The most egregious sins are the errors committed by twerps who profess to be so experienced that they cannot be wrong.
After warning listeners to confirm information they hear on a podcast, I name the most reliable source of knowledge in the Medicare podcast universe: "Maximizing Medicare with Paul Sheldon".
Also enjoy a lively conversation about the Pontiac GTO with a trip in the Wayback Machine to learn how The Judge, the most valuable of all GTOs, got its name: from a "Laugh In" skit.
(Most severe critic: B+)
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Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
The "success penalty", otherwise known as IRMAA will cost you extra every month that you have Medicare and a PDP drug plan.
Also, the sad tale of a man whose life is overrun by a herd of house guests plus two dips into the MLM Mailbag!
(Most severe critic: A)
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Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Thursday Apr 16, 2020
Probably the most civilized and humane benefit that Medicare provides: hospice keeps patients comfortable and and family members supported as the inevitable approaches.
Two items from the MLM Mailbag round our the show as Randy releases the hounds to do their "business".
(Most severe critic: A)
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Sunday Apr 12, 2020
Sunday Apr 12, 2020
Unfortunately, your PDP drug plan and your Medicare Advantage plan, if you have one, probably won't be making the move with you. They are generally tied to a network of local providers and will probably have to be replaced once you settle in to your new home.
Plus we pay another visit to the MLM Mailbag, answering a question from a reader.
(Most severe critic: A+)
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Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com
Send questions & love notes: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com