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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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2 days ago
2 days ago
The hospital CEO reports layoffs and financial stress caused by "delayed and denied payments" due from Medicare Advantage plans.
Also, Sen. Rand Paul reports that AARP is a fraud, working against the wishes of up to 85% of members in order to continue reaping wealth from their unholy alliance with United Healthcare.
Finally, many large medical providers have started to charge fees to patients who want to communicate via e-mail.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
3 days ago
3 days ago
GPT: Generative Pre-trained Transformer - A person called Medicare Dana from Austin, TX questioned Chat GPT about how old farts feel about things nowadays.
We hold an extensive discussion as to how this "tool" is usurping trained human experts and possibly being used as a money-saving shortcut by medical practitioners; sometimes with fatal results!
Also, Medicare Supplement rates are increasing in response to the extraordinary inflationary pressures the current mis-managers of the economy have caused.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.
6 days ago
6 days ago
Government crackdown on MA crooks causes inconvenience for ethical agents, too!
Efforts to improve the outcomes in prior authorization denials will be concentrated on poor people only. It is almost as though these disgusting Medicare Advantage practices never affect middle class or wealthy victims.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; 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 23, 2024
Ep. 641 - MACULAR DEGENERATION: do you like yours WET or DRY?
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
If you have trouble motivating yourself to undergo an eye examination, buy some reasonably priced VSP vision insurance from me! This will remove the financial impediment to regular vision care.
Also, Wellcare is terminating its contract with Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada. I hope their members don't have need of this specialized level of treatment!
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; 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 21, 2024
Ep.+ 640 - FUN WITH MEDICARE: Get the "What's Covered" app right away!
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
Sunday Apr 21, 2024
All tests, procedures & items are arranged alphabetically for maximum entertainment value!
Also, the burden of getting medical care can exhaust older patients!
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A++)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; 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 18, 2024
Ep. 639 - How about an (almost) DIY Alzheimer's Disease test?
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Thursday Apr 18, 2024
Opinions conflict on whether there is value in knowing about amyloid deposits are being formed in our brains, but the test is available for you to purchase.
Also, we go through the methods of funding the need for long term care.
Finally, the Medicare Advantage world is all a-twitter about the possibility of base pay being capped and agent compensation being cut!
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; 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 17, 2024
Ep. 638 - Medicare Advantage plans anticipating some major-league stress!
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Stock prices have tumbled amid much wailing and gnashing of teeth, These plans are contemplating raising premiums and cutting benefits in order to maintain profitability.
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; 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 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Accountants know that every penny should be accounted for in any transaction. Trying to do that in Medicare just might drive you over the edge!
Also, what should you do about Medicare and Social Security when you move?
Finally, good news for United Healthcare Medicare Advantage members in North Carolina... for the time being!
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; 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 11, 2024
Ep. + 636 - If the Gov't shuts down, will the world come to an end? NOPE!
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Thursday Apr 11, 2024
Medicare, Social Security and other welfare programs will continue without interruption if there is a federal government shutdown.
Humana has been accused of using an AI platform with a 90% error rate to deny care to patients who died as a result.
We discovered a Medicare MSA plan in Wisconsin!
Finally, get ready for Medicare Advantage cuts to take effect in 2025!
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A++)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; 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 09, 2024
Ep. 635 - AI treatment denials: big Advantage plans earn class action suits!
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Turns out using faulty AI platforms for treatment decisions results in accelerated deaths and expensive legal action at some of the biggest Medicare Advantage plans!
Also, what has been learned from the activity during AEP 2023?
Finally, what is the difference between phishing and smishing?
Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com
(Most severe critic: A+)
Inspired by:
"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.