Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast Douglas B. Jones, CLU, RHU with Randy Carson of C2C Consulting

Gee, how surprising is that? Also, a very nice non-client wonders whether she and hubby were granted a deserved "12% Household Discount" from their Medicare supplement company.
Finally, a new client credits my book plus Suze Orman's Podcast for her "Kick Butt" Medicare knowledge. Just a few questions remain to be answered...
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"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.
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How about a clash of the Titans? Omaha's own Warren Buffet was gifted a McDonald's Gold Card, good for a lifetime of free eats at any McDonald's in his home town. In contrast, Bill Gate's Gold Card is good anywhere in the world!
Amazon is expanding it's $5 monthly pharmacy benefit with a limited formulary. It won't beat this year's most popular Part D plan, priced at 50 cents or less per month.
Finally, a client was receiving monthly bills he mistook for a "no drug plan penalty". Turns out he had fallen victim to the dreaded IRMAA success penalty.
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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.

Reading the smoke signals, it's starting to look like increasing costs and decreasing benefits will be on the MA menu for next year. Keep an eye on Humana and CVS.
Inflation watch: Fierce Health says that many hospitals are operating in the red in spite of higher revenue.
Finally, graphic proof that my recommendation of High Deductible Plan G has a payoff. Humana Medicare supplement rate increases 11+% on Plans G & N. Increase on HDG? 7.5%. 
HDG gives the most bang for your bucks!
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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.

Your government has spent considerable time and resources devising games to use as training tools for those working with Medicare.
The least you can do is pretend to enjoy the fruits of their labors!
Also, we haven't forgotten about the Medicare Advantage Minute!
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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.

In each episode there will be a short piece describing a noteworthy element of the MA world.
As I always say, a Medicare Advantage plan is just fine until one actually needs to use it!
Medicare Supplement Plan G shows a trend toward higher rate increases while an example of a High Deductible plan G increase is about $1 per month for one particular company in one state..
Also enjoy some Q & A as well as correspondence from a regular listener reminding me of a promise to take a closer look at sleep apnea 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.

It always ends with your lawyer making sure your wishes are legal and properly communicated.
How does one get started? Look for and download the simple but thorough questionnaire we describe in order to get things rolling in a painless and organized way.
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.