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  • Ep. 843 - Big mistake! Medicare for the Lazy Man: BARE BONES is only $1 or $4.60
    2025/08/15

    Plus, the Audible version is also out at a reasonable price, far below that $10 I mistakenly stated. SHEESH!

    Do you like prior authorization requirements and "aggressive claim denials"? Well, neither does Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore. That is the reason they may split from United Healthcare's networks in our Medicare Advantage Minute.

    In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" segment we learn what expenses Medicare will cover when it comes to organ transplants. The organs in question: heart, lung, kidney, intestine, liver & pancreas.

    The rest of the episode is filled with a glowing report on my new book, the most powerful book in all of Medicare: Medicare for the Lazy Man: BARE BONES! Priced at $1 for the Kindle E-book, $4.60 for the paperback and the Audible book coming soon!

    Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com

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    Inspired by:

    "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!"

    "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE"

    "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN: BARE BONES!"

    For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to help future readers.

    Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

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    33 分
  • Ep. 842 - Planning to call your Medicare Advantage company? Listen to these hints first!
    2025/08/13

    In the "Medicare Advantage Minute" segment: We enjoy a tutorial designed to help defeat the various methods companies use to avoid speaking with their customers.

    In "Your Medicare Benefits" the subject concerns how Medicare would cover Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Services.

    Brand new client Curt just had his Medicare supplement plan approved on July 4th. A few weeks later he received a job offer that included company-paid health insurance. What to do, what to do?

    Medicare maven Toni King is warning us about a new Medicare scam making the rounds. This one has to do with hospice care, which could be a little creepy.

    Finally, I try (and fail) to construct a quiz based on the states where nurse burnout is perceived to be highest and lowest.

    Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com

    (Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG

    Inspired by:

    "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!"

    "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE"

    "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN: BARE BONES!"

    For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to help future readers.

    Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

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    34 分
  • Ep. 841 - Dr. Oz can't wreck anything without the help of Congress. Elections matter!
    2025/08/11

    In the "Medicare Advantage Minute" segment, the question is posed:

    Will Dr. Oz push MA plans now that he has been confirmed?

    In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" segment, we learn how Medicare might cover Occupational Therapy Services.

    This is all about helping with the ADLs (activities of daily living). I used to think it had something to do with gainful employment.

    Client Howard writes to ask whether he is obligated to attend a Medicare Wellness visit even though his doctor pesters him to do so. Howard is suspicious that there might be a "truckload" of money involved, somehow.

    Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com

    (Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG

    Inspired by:

    "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!"

    "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE"

    "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN: BARE BONES!

    For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to help future readers.

    Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

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    35 分
  • Ep. 840 - SSA Medicare application processing is apparently being performed by turtles!
    2025/08/08

    In the Medicare Advantage Minute we hear even more detail about the difficulties United Healthcare seems to be mired in. The Department of Justice is investigating charges of Medicare fraud & anti-trust violations. So what else is new?

    Your Medicare Benefits 2025: Obesity Behavioral Therapy and how Medicare might cover that if you needed it.

    Soon-to-be-client Mary is wondering what action she should take to find out where her Part B Medicare application is hung up. Fortunately, Mary is an overachiever who has submitted her application early enough before her deadline that there is unlikely to be a troubling delay. That is not true for many other applicants!

    "Big Fan Terry" checks in to report that his choice of a High Deductible Plan G worked out great. His Medical treatment has resulted in only a small out-of-pocket expense and his recent 8%rate increase amounted to a frightening $4 per month!

    Finally, Stalker Susie has promised to try out the Kindle version of "Medicare Drug Plans; A Simple D-I-Y Guide" and report back on how useful it was in her search for the "best" (cheapest) Part D drug plan.

    Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com

    (Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG

    Inspired by:

    "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!"

    "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE"

    "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN: BARE BONES!

    For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to help future readers.

    Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

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    36 分
  • Ep. 839 - Mad Magazine joked about Maalox-popping advertising men. No joke now!
    2025/08/06

    In the Medicare Advantage Minute segment We address the dangers of the "Medicare Advantage Trap" and learn how one should avoid it.

    The government publication "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" reveals the extent to which Medicare will (or will not) cover nursing home care.

    Is there an overhaul in the works for prior authorization regulations?

    According to another article, Medicare Part D prescription drug plans may face an "uncertain future".

    Weiss Memorial Hospital fails its quality inspection in several categories and so has been suspended from any Medicare revenue collection.

    Finally, we review the dangers, both hidden and otherwise, of untreated heartburn and acid indigestion. Not a condition to be taken lightly!

    Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com

    (Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG

    Inspired by:

    "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!"

    "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE"

    "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN: BARE BONES!"

    For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to help future readers.

    Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

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    33 分
  • Ep. 838 - Part D Prescription Drug Plans: fun & games or deadly serious business?
    2025/08/04

    In the Medicare Advantage Minute segment, United Healthcare cites the murder of their CEO in a move to stifle criticism from the press. Gee, that should make them a lot of friends!

    In a selection from "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" we learn how Medicare would cover Nebulizers and Nebulizer medications.

    A couple of valued clients inform me about trouble in Paradise! They move from Minnesota to Green Valley, AZ and some alert employee of their Part D prescription drug plan decided to do a little snooping. Eventually, the Minnesota plan was cancelled and the husband was unable to obtain any more meds.

    During that investigation another mystery presented itself, this one centering on a theft of enrollment; a Medicare participant was notified that her drug plan had been automatically cancelled due to enrollment in a Humana Medicare Advantage plan. That would have netted some thief a $600+ sales commission. Fortunately, the Content Curator took quick action and the damage was reversed.

    Listen carefully for a hint as to how one can improve a drug plan customer service encounter.

    Susan is so eager to become a client she wants to lock in her Medicare supplement plan six months ahead of time. Didn't work out exactly as planned for her.

    Finally, Dirk needs some guidance as to when to enroll in Medicare, his 65th birthday month or the month his wife retires.

    Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com

    (Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG

    Inspired by:

    "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!"

    "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE"

    "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN: BARE BONES!"

    For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to help future readers.

    Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

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    34 分
  • Ep. 837 - AOC & other Lefties are outraged about United HealthGroup. Finally we agree!
    2025/08/01

    In the "Medicare Advantage Minute" we hear more detail regarding the accusations about alleged misdeeds committed by America's largest Medicare Advantage insurance company.

    If the accusations are anywhere close to accurate, this behemoth may be following Arthur Anderson down the drain!

    In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" segment we discuss poop, specifically screening your poop for signs of disease.

    The cool part is that Medicare will pay for all this fun!

    Finally, how old is too old to drive? Spoiler alert: there is no one answer for everyone.

    Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com

    (Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG

    Inspired by:

    "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!"

    "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE"

    For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to help future readers.

    Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

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    31 分
  • Ep.836 - Would-be client wonders if High Deductible supplement will burden his family!
    2025/07/30

    Medicare Advantage Minute announces 2019 statistics:

    17% of MA claims were denied in that year but of those claims that were appealed, 57% were ultimately paid.

    In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" segment we learn how Medicare is likely to cover Monoclonal Antibodies when they are used for the treatment of early onset Alzheimer's disease. "Early onset" is described as symptoms appearing before age 65.

    Humana subsidiary CenterWell announced the purchase of bankrupt firm The Villages Health. Apparently they declared bankruptcy after discovering they owed hundreds of millions to Medicare.

    How does this sort of thing sneak up on a company?

    Finally, as alluded to in the headline of this episode, there was speculation about what might happen if a person insured by a High Deductible Medicare supplement. Would the family members tasked with paying the bills be burdened by extra accounting and check-writing duties in the event of a long period of disability?

    My answer? Unequivocally no!

    Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com

    (Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG

    Inspired by:

    "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!"

    "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE"

    For sale on Amazon.com. After enjoying the books, please consider returning to leave a short customer review to help future readers.

    Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

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    39 分