HeyJaredMedicare For The Lazy Man Podcast
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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- 29
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- Sep 11, 2026
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- Jul 6, 2026
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Ep.995 - WHY IS MY MEDICARE PREMIUM BILL FOR THREE, FOUR OR EVEN FIVE MONTHS? (opens the original)
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MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: THE VILLAGES HEALTH (TVH) PAYS $541 MILLION TO SETTLE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE FRAUD ALLEGATIONS. WHEN THE BILL FOR PART B OF MEDICARE COMES DUE, THE AMOUNT BEING INVOICED CAN BE CONFUSING. HEALTH SYSTEMS ARE WARNING PEOPLE OF MY CHART PHISHING SCAMS. CORESPONDENCE FROM VERY OPINIONATED CLIENT JAMES:: WHAT IS SUGGESTED FOR DENTAL INSURANCE? IS IT EVEN WORTH IT? FINALLY, BEER, WINE OR LIQUOR: WHICH ONE WILL LET YOU LIVE LONGER? Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe c
Ep. 994 - LOWEST RATE INCREASES? PROOF POSITIVE ITS HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLAN G! (opens the original)
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MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: A LOOK INSIDE THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SCAN AND COSTCO. THE STATED AIM OF "SIMPLIFICATION OF THE BUYING DECISION" WON'T BE AS EASY AS THEY WANT THEIR CUSTOMERS TO BELIEVE! WRAPPING UP THE ARTICLE EXPLAINING THE REASONS FOR MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT RATE INCREASES WITH A SHORT LIST OF FAQS. CORRESPONDENCE: 1) LEN, A RETIRING DOCTOR, CREDITS THE RETIRED CFO OF ONE OF THE PREMIER HOSPITAL NETWORKS IN THE USA FOR REFERRING HIM TO MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN! 2) DENNIS & DEBORAH HAV
Ep. 993 - MEDICARE "CUTS BACK" BIG MEDICAL BILLS TO MUCH SMALLER AMOUNTS! (opens the original)
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MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: MEDICARE ADVANTAGE "RISK ADJUSTMENT" IS A FAILING SYSTEM, ACCORDING TO A REPORT. PART 3: MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT RATE INCREASES. WHAT CAN BE DONE IF YOU RECEIVE A DRAMATIC RATE INCREASE? CORRESPONDENCE FROM PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS: MAY ONE APPLY FOR A MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT BEFORE THEIR MEDICARE CARD IS RECEIVED? PETE OFFERS A WISE OBSERVATION: MEDICAL BILLS LOOK INTIMIDATING AT FIRST BUT ARE GENERALLY REDUCED OR "CUT BACK" TO THE MEDICARE APPROVED AMOUNT. THIS MAKES AMOUNTS DUE
Ep. 992 - MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT RATE INCREASES: WHO ARE THE REAL CULPRITS? (opens the original)
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MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: WHEN STAR RATINGS BACKFIRE: HOW THE GOVERNMENT COULD BETTER SUPPORT HEALTH IN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE. PART 2: FIVE REASONS FOR MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT RATE INCREASES TINY INCREASES ENJOYED BY MY HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLAN G CLIENTS! A DIFFEREENT COMPANY REPORTS "ACROSS THE BOARD" RATE INCREASES OF 15% IN PENNSYLVANIA AND 19% IN OHIO. WEEKLY UPDATE (COURTESY OF CLAUDE): WHAT ARE THE HEADLINES? FINALLY COSTCO + SCAN HAVE PARTNERED UP TO SELL MEDICARE ADVANTAGE IN TWO STATES AND MEDICA
Ep. 991 - DOES MEDICARE MAKE YOU SMILE? IF SO, SHARE THAT SMILE WITH YOUR POOCH! (opens the original)
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MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: AT AGE 72 HE TRIED TO LEAVE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE; HIS HEART MEDICATION BLOCKED THE MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT THAT HE NEEDED. ARTICLE: PEDICARE SUPPLEMENT RATE INCREASES, PART 1. DO HUMAN SMILES TRIGGER A UNIQUE REACTION IN DOMESTICATED DOGS? RICHARD WRITES TO ASK ABOUT WELLCARE'S PLANS.. WHAT THE HECK ARE THEY? Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "ME
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