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Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast

Douglas B. Jones, CLU, RHU with Randy Carson of C2C Consulting

Douglas, MANews & Politics50 episodes

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!

Episodes

Ep.+1009 - LATEST NEWS IN THE WORLD OF PART D PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS!

2026-10-1440:56

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                   ONCE AGAIN THIS IMPORTANT TOPIC WAS TOTALLY IGNORED! TEN THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS. GLP-1 BRIDGE PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS CLIENT WILLIAM (BILL) IS DESPARATELY LOOKING FOR A MORE AFFORDABLE DRUG PLAN. HE WISELY READ HIS ANOC LETTER, LEARNING THAT THE MONTHLY PREMIUM WAS GOING TO SKYROCKET NEXT YEAR. WEGOVY & OZEMPIC: SINCE MEDICARE HAS BEEN BANNED FROM COVERING WEIGHT LOSS ONLY DRUGS, HOW SHOULD YOU GO ABOUT OBTAINING THEM? Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 1008 - EMPLOYER DRUG COVERAGE CAN GO SOUTH ON YOU; HELLO LIFETIME PENALTY!

2026-10-1250:51

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                          COMPLETELY OVERLOOKED IN THIS EPISODE!   WTF??? STEVE HAS A PROBLEM; HR HAS NOTIFIED HIM THAT HIS LARGE COMPANY PRESCRIPTION DRUG COVERAGE DOES NOT MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S MINIMUM STANDARD OF CREDIBILITY ANYMORE.  MY FAVORITE STALKER (PROBABLY MY ONLY STALKER): SUSIE WONDERS WHAT HAPPENED TO CAUSE PDPs (PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS) TO EXPERIENCE FISCAL INSTABILITY?        MAL WONDERS WHETHER THE DAYS OF FREE DRUG PLANS HAVE COME TO AN END. WE CHANGE THE SUBJECT TO DO A Q&A SESSION FEATURING COMMON MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT QUESTIONS. FINALLY, STEVE WAS CURIOUS ABOUT HIS ODDS OF EVER NEEDING CERTAIN TYPES OF CUSTODIAL CARE IN HIS LATER YEARS.   Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep.+1007 - POTLUCK PODCAST: CONTENT FROM THE "CORRESPONDENCE FILE"

2026-10-0942:24

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: POSTPONED TO A FUTURE EPISODE LISA - DISAPPOINTED TO LEARN THAT HER MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT DID NOT COME WITH A GYM MEMBERSHIP DISCOUNT. SIDNEY - HER CURRENT PLAN F COSTS $329 MONTHLY; HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLAN G WOULD COST $45. WHAT WOULD YOU DO? DAVID - ENJOYS THE PODCAST BUT NEEDS MORE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS. GREG - HIS INSURANCE COMPANY WAS ACQUIRED BY HCSC WHO HAS ASKED HIM TO SIGN AFORM TO "OK" THE SALE.   SHOULD HE? LAURIE - NEEDS GUIDANCE IN HELPING MARY CHOOSE A REPLACEMENT FOR HER TERMINATING PDP (PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN). CARL - WAS GOING TO REQUEST HELP ENROLLING IN PLAN G BUT NOW KNOWS THAT HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLAN G WILL BE A BETTER FIT. MR. X - LIKES THE PODCAST BUT IS VERY CONFUSED ABOUT WHAT MEDICARE PLANS TO BUY. BOB, AN ATTORNEY FROM GEORGIA SHARED AN ARTICLE ABOUT EDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS DISAPPEARING. FINALLY, MARY HAS A PROBLEM: HER SINGLE MEDICATION COSTS $225 PER MONTH. Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep.+1006 - HEY NEW YORKERS! PLAN G+ IS THE GOAT OF MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTS IN NY!

2026-10-0741:38

GOAT= GREATEST OF ALL TIME MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: A REAL CHECKERBOARD: THE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE THREATS FACING OLDER ADULTS, COMMUNITY PLANS. STALKER SUSIEHAS NOT SEEN ANY ANOCS YET. ARE SOME PLANS NOT EVER REQUIRED TO SEND ANOCS TO THEIR MEMBERS? NEW CLIENT JIM, WHO IS CRACKED UP BY OUR CORNBALL HUMOR, WAS AN HDG ACOLYTE BUT EVENTS HAVE CONSPIRED AGAINST HIM. FINALLY, LEARN HOW ONE CAN SAVE BIG BUCKS WITH HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLAN G IN BOTH HEALTHY YEARS AND THOSE OF  Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 1005 - HUMANA WAVES "BYE-BYE" TO (FORMERLY) HIGHLY VALUED CLIENTS

2026-10-0541:31

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                         IN WHAT TWISTED,  WACKY WORLD DOES AN INSURANCE COMPANY IMPROVE ITS FISCAL OUTLOOK BY TERMINATING 600,000 PAYING CUSTOMERS?                      A SPOKESMAN NAMES, THEN DISMISSES ONE POSSIBLE REASON. BILL (& PAT) WERE THINKING ABOUT MEDICARE ADVANTAGE UNTIL HIS FRIENDS DRAGGED HIM BACK FROM THE EDGE AND SAVED HIS LIFE. NOW I NEED INFO IN ORDER TO DO MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT QUOTES FOR THEM. BOB FROM GEORGIA FOUND UNSETTLING NEWS IN HIS PDP ANOC. HOWARD IS HAPPY WITH HIS HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLAN G BUT NOT SO MUCH WITH IS VERY BUSY DOCTOR.                                                                               THAT IS THE BEAUTY OF HDG: THE WORLD (OF DOCTORS) IS YOUR OYSTER! REMINESCING ABUT A BOTCHED KNEE REPLACEMENT; KAISER PERMANENTE REFUSED TO PAY FOR A REPAIR AND THE OWNER COULD NOT PASS MEDICAL UNDERWRITING WITH THE BUM KNEE.                                                                STUCK IN KAISER MED ADVANTAGE FOR THE LONG HAUL.   Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 1004 - TURNS OUT THAT A LITTLE BIT OF CLAUDE GOES A LONG, LONG WAY!

2026-10-0241:49

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: CANCELLED FOR TODAY. FLYIER DISTRIBUTED AT WALMART OFFERS "SUPPORT FOR GLP-1 JOURNEY". US CUSTOMS HAS SOME NEW REGULATIONS - CHEAP CANADIAN PHARMACEUTICALS MAY BE HARDER TO FIND. STEVE WONDERS WHETHER HIS ANOC LETTER (ANNUAL NOTICE OF CHANGE) WILL ARRIVE BY THE END OF SEPTEMBER AS PROMISED. AL ASKS WHETHER HIS PDP (PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN) WILL ALLOW CERTAIN TYPES OF FLEXIBILITY. TONI KING EXPLAINS THE COURSE OF ACTION SHE WILL TAKE IF HER ANOC ARRIVES LATE. SUSIE HAS GREAT ADVICE FOR THOSE CONFRONTED WITH A CONFUSING ANOC OR INDECEIPHERABLE MEDICAL INFORMATION:. FINALLY, SUSIE ALSO QUESTIONS SOMETHING SHE THOUGHT SHE HEARD IN A RECENT EPISODE. GOOD THING SHE REQUESTED CLARIFICATION!                        Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 1003 - MEDICARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS - FINDING THE VERY BEST!

2026-09-3050:23

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                  THIRTY HEALTH SYSTEMS DROPPING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS IN 2026  MEDICARE & YOU 2027: CHOCK FULL OF NEW AND INTERESTING CONTENT AND MUCH OF IT IS LISTED ON THE INSIDE FRONT COVER. THE MOST SOPHISTICATED MEDICARE DRUG PLAN SELECTION SERVICE:           HEY MOE! https://app.heymoe.com/agent/AGT66U5A ONE OF MY CALIFORNIA MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT CLIENTS RECENTLY ENDURED A RATE INCREASE: $60.58 + .036% = $62.74 NEW PREMIUM. NEWS TO ME:                                                                                                         NOT ALL STATES ALLOW VOLUNTARY DISENROLLMENT FROM GROUP INSURANCE WHILE GRANTING GUARANTEED ISSUE MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT. WAIT TIMES FOR CANCER TREATMENT HAVE GOTTEN LONGER IN RECENT YEARS. FINALLY, DOES MEDICARE PAY FOR LONG TERM CUSTODIAL CARE?               MANY PEOPLE GET IT WRONG AND IT CAN COST THEM LATER.                    SHORT TERM (ONE YEAR) HOME CARE POLICIES CAN BE VERY REASONABLY PRICED PROTECTION! PROTECTION Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 1002 - MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MEMBERS CONTINUING TO ENJOY THEIR PLANS? NOT ACCORDING TO J.D. POWER!

2026-09-2846:56

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                FEELING FRUSTRATED WITH YOUR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN?                YOU'RE NOT ALONE. MEMBER SATISFACTION DROPPED FOR THE 2ND YEAR. WELLCARE ANOC (ANNUAL NOTICE OF CHANGE) LETTER HAS ARRIVED! NEW LISTENER GAIL SUBMITS A QUOTE REQUEST WITH A VERY IMPORTANT COMMENT. AI SEARCHES FOR PODCASTS WITH MORE THAN 1000 PUBLISHED EPISODES. ILLINOIS BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD DRUG PLANS ARE BEING TERMINATED. MEMBERS ARE BEING "WALKED" OVER TO HEALTHSPRING (FORMERLY CIGNA). FINALLY, ENJOY THE HEADLINE STORIES IN THE WEEKLY UPDATE NEWSLETTER! Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 1001 - HUGE ADVANTAGE COMPANY BRAGS ABOUT LIBERALIZING RULES

2026-09-2536:17

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: UNITED HEALTHCARE CUTS PRIOR AUTHORIZATION FROM 1700 DIAGNOSIS CODES;                                              TWO PROBLEMS: ONLY A SMALL NUMBER OF CUTS AFFECT MA PLANS & THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT THESE TREATMENTS WILL BE COVERED BY A PLAN, MORE CONFUSING DETAILS ON THE CONFUSING MEDICARE GLP-1 BRIDGE TRIAL DISCOUNT PROGRAM TONI KING'S READER IS LOOKING FOR A STAND-ALONE PART D PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM - JUST A FEW WEEKS TOO EARLY. Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep.1000 - MILESTONE PODCAST EPISODE GRACED WITH LOUSY AUDIO QUALITY!

2026-09-2347:44

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                           MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CHOICES ARE BEING LIMITED BY BROKER COMMISSIONS.  ELEVEN OF MY MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT CLIENTS HAVE RATE INCREASES COMING. LET'S COMPARE THE PLANS TO SEE WHICH ONES WILL MAKE THEIR OWNERS HAPPIEST. SHIP (STATE HEALTH INSURANCE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM) COUNSELORS ARE GIVING ERRONEOUS ADVICE AS REGARDS AVOIDING ISSUE AGE RATED MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLANS. FINALLY, CONSIDERING A MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT FROM COMPANY X? DON'T ASK YOUR DOCTOR'S STAFF WHETHER THEY ACCEPT COMPANY X; THEY WILL GIVE THE WRONG ANSWER EVERY TIME! Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep.999 - ANOC: ANNUAL NOTICE OF CHANGE. DON'T THROW IT AWAY, YOU MAY REGRET IT!

2026-09-2136:11

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                            MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS APPEAR TO BE CUTTING BENEFITS IN 2027. DON'T TOSS IT! ...WHY YOUR ANNUAL NOTICE OF CHANGE MATTERS. TONI KING HAS A READER WHO ALLOWED HER PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN TO LAPSE AND FAILED TO ENROLL IN A REPLACEMENT PLAN WHEN AEP ARRIVED. FUTURE CLIENT TIM WROTE TO ACCUSE ME OF BEING "SEASONED" AND WONDERED WHAT WOULD HAPPEN TO MY CLIENTS WHEN I CHECK OUT. FUTURE CLIENT SUE WILL LEAVE HER BANK IN JANUARY AND HAS MANY QUESTIONS ABOUT MEDICARE. Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 998 - WILL YOU NEED LONG TERM CUSTODIAL CARE ONE DAY? LISTEN TO THE STATIS!

2026-09-1842:11

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: WHAT DOES MEDICARE NOT COVER? EIGHT THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW. HEADLINES FROM THE LATEST WEEKLY UPDATE. SOME PROBLEMS WITH LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE:                                   HARD TO GET AND EXPENSIVE TO KEEP! Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep.+ 996 - CAN'T BE STRESSED TOO STRONGLY: AVERAGE RATE INCREASES: PLAN G - 17.2%/HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLAN G - 7.3%

2026-09-1840:04

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                      CMS BARS 11 SUPPLIERS FROM MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PAYMENTS AFTER A $3.4 BILLION FRAUD. SELECTED HEADLINES FROM MY WEEKLY UPDATE VOL. 1, #3 & #4:  1) PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS APPROVAL TO BE EASIER TO FIND AND UNDER-STAND.                                                                                                                         2) PART D PREMIUM SUBSIDY IS ENDING.                                                                 3) SCAM ALERT: FAKE MEDICARE KIT OFFER.                                                             4) HOSPITAL EXITS FROM MEDICARE ADVANTAGE NUMBER 29 AND COUNTING.   5) WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR MEDICARE WHEN YOU RELOCATE? MEDICARE ENROLLMENT SCAMS: WHAT TO WATCH OUT FOR DURING AEP 2026. CORRESPONDENCE FROM A (SOON-TO-BE) CLIENT NAMED TERI: IF HER HUSBAND STARTS BY BUYING PLAN G, WILL HE BE ABLE TO SWITCH TO HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLAN G LATER ON? Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 997 - AEP (ANNUAL ELECTION PERIOD): TONS OF FUN FOR EVERYONE!

2026-09-1644:34

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                   EIGHT RECENT MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACT SUSPENSIONS, TERMINATIONS. CLIENT MATTHEW WANTS TO KNOW HOW TO NEGOTIATE THE PLAN D SELECTION PROCESS IN VIEW OF THE UPCOMING UNCERTAINTY> WHAT KINDS OF THINGS ARE MEDICARE PARTICIPANTS ALLOWED TO DO DURRING AEP? Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep.995 - WHY IS MY MEDICARE PREMIUM BILL FOR THREE, FOUR OR EVEN FIVE MONTHS?

2026-09-1136:51

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: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 994 - LOWEST RATE INCREASES? PROOF POSITIVE ITS HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLAN G!

2026-09-0951:59

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 HAVE QUESTIONS RELATING TO THEIR IMPENDING MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLAN SELECTION. WERE THEY TOLD A LIE ABOUT MY RECOMMENDED HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLAN G? 3) JAMI HAS A QUESTION ABOUT A POORLY EXPLAINED ELEMENT OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLANS. FINALLY, WHICH ARE THE BEST & WORST CITIES IN WHICH TO RETIRE? Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 993 - MEDICARE "CUTS BACK" BIG MEDICAL BILLS TO MUCH SMALLER AMOUNTS!

2026-09-0746:01

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 UNDER HDG SMALLER THAN EXPECTED. MY PERSONAL URGENT CARE BILL AT AN ARIZONA HOSPITAL (JUNE 2026) STARTED AT $875. MY HDG PLAN LEFT ME WITH A BILL FOR $23.22. FINALLY, WE ENJOY A REVIEW OF ANOTHER RIDICULOUS WALLETHUB LIST! Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 992 - MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT RATE INCREASES: WHO ARE THE REAL CULPRITS?

2026-09-0440:08

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 MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT IN ONE STATE. NO STATE NAMES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED YET. Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 991 - DOES MEDICARE MAKE YOU SMILE? IF SO, SHARE THAT SMILE WITH YOUR POOCH!

2026-09-0236:43

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: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 990 - ARE YOU A TRADITIONALIST OR A BUNDLER? OUR QUIZ MAY SOLVE THAT MYSTERY!

2026-08-2848:37

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                          A FIVE QUESTION QUIZ CAN HELP SOMEONE CHOOSE BETWEEN:          MEDICARE ADVANTAGE VS. ORIGINAL MEDICARE WITH A SUPPLEMENT. MLM TASKED CLAUDE WITH CREATING A NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTING MEDICARE RELATED INFORMATION.  INITIAL RESULTS ARE PROMISING BUT FURTHER REFINEMENT IS CALLED FOR. "THINK BEFORE YOU OVERREACT!" DIANE OMDAHL'S ADVICE ABOUT THE END OF PREMIUM SUBSIDIES FOR PART D PRESCTIPTION DRUG PLANS.  CLIENT MIKE ASKS OF I AM ABLE TO HELP MEDICARE PARTICIPANTS IN KANSAS. MY ANSWER: YOU BET I AM! CLIENT ANDY WONDERS WHETHER MEDICARE OFFERS ANY COVERAGE FOR CATARACT SURGERY. HE ALSO MENTIONS NOT HAVING DENTAL INSURANCE. Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Epi.+ 989 - PART D SUBSIDY WILL BE ENDED BEFORE 2027. WHO IS TO BLAME?

2026-08-2640:53

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                SEVEN MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CHANGES COMING IN 2027 THE PART D SUBSIDY PROGRAM (PREMIUM STABILIZATION DEMONSTRATION) WILL END BEFORE 2027. MLM FAN MARK WRITES TO ASK WHAT TO DO IN CASE HIS EMPLOYER DRUG PLAN IS NOT "CREDITABLE". BILL SHARED AN EXCELLENT THOUGHT ABOUT A SITUATION LENDING ADDED VALUE TO MY FAVORITE MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLAN: HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLAN G! Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep.988 - MEDICARE ADVANTAGE FRAUD PREVENTION AUDITS WILL BE STEPPED UP.

2026-08-2442:20

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                    CMS (THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT) EXPANDS AUDITS TO CRACK DOWN ON MEDICARE OVERPAYMENTS.                                                                          IDENTIFYING FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY IS THE GOAL OF THIS EXERCISE.  WHAT DOES MEDICARE NOT COVER?                                                                HERE IS A LIST OF EIGHT THINGS (MORE OR LESS). RANDY IS SENT TO THE DOG HOUSE BY MRS RANDY WHEN HE PICKED A MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLAN SHE DIDN'T LIKE.                                FORTUNATELY, HIS AGENT RODE TO THE RESCUE AND SAVED THE DAY! Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 987 - TWO ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL ELEMENTS OF YOUR MEDICARE DECISIONS!

2026-08-2143:44

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                              CRITICAL ELEMENT #1:                                                                                                3 SIGNS THAT MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MAY NOT BE THE RIGHT PLAN FOR YOU! CRITICAL ELEMENT #2:                                                                                                A HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLAN G LOWERS PREMIUMS FOR HEALTHY RETIREES WHO RARELY NEED CARE! Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 986 - GET YOUR SHOPPING LIST READY; MEDICARE HAS LOTS OF GOODIES THAT ARE FREE FOR THE TAKING!

2026-08-1950:11

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                UNITED HEALTHCARE WITHDREW SOME PLANS FROM 225 COUNTIES; AETNA DID THE SAME IN 160 COUNTIES.                                                                      RURAL COUNTIES HAVE BEEN HARDEST HIT! 18 THINGS MEDICARE GIVES YOU FOR FREE A VALUED CLIENT ENDURES A NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE AND GIVES HIS AGENT CREDIT FOR A MIRACULOUS OUTCOME. HOWEVER, HIS AGENT HAS ONE BURNING QUESTION ABOUT THE MATH INVOLVED IN HIS CLAIM. Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 985 - HEALTHCARE IS NOT THE SAME THING AS HEALTH INSURANCE; LEARN IT, LIVE IT!

2026-08-1741:11

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                       FIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES ARE STEPPING BACK FROM MEDICARE ADVANTAGE. DOES MEDICARE COVER THE RSV VACCINE? HEALTH CARE VS. HEALTH INSURANCE: SOME PEOPLE NEED TO LEARN THAT THERE IS A DIFFERENCE! WHAT DO SOME PROGNOSTICATORS THINK WILL HAPPEN TO MEDICARE COSTS NEXT YEAR? PART B MONTHLY PREMIUM IS PREDICTED TO INCREASE 3.5% OR $6.60 PER MONTH TO $209.50.  PART B ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLE IS PREDICTED TO INCREASE 3.2% OR $9 TO $292. Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep.984 - EVER WANTED TO FRENCH-KISS A GILA MONSTER? IT MIGHT BE MEDICINAL!

2026-08-1446:33

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                         25 HEALTH SYSTEMS HAVE NOW DROPPEDMEDICARE ADVANTAGE;                       2.9 MILLION PARTICIPANTS MAY HAVE TO SWITCH PLANS!                                IN THE LAST THREE YEARS 90 HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS HAVE TERMINATED SOME OR ALL OF THEIR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTS. LIZARD SALIVA, SPECIFICALLY THAT FROM THE GILA MONSTER, TURNS OUT TO BE THE ORIGINAL SOURCE OF GLP-1 THAT WAS USEFUL AS A MEDICAL COMPOUND. FINALLY, LISTEN TO A RENDITION OF MY OPINIONS CONCERNING THE WISDOM OF PURCHASING PLAN N IN LIEU OF MY RECOMMENDED HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLAN G. Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 983 - LOOKING AT A JOINT REPLACEMENT? MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MAY HURT EVEN MORE!

2026-08-1245:44

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                      THE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE COVERAGE GAP THAT COSTS RETIREES THOUSANDS AFTER JOINT REPLACEMENT! MEDICARE PAYS FOR AN AMBULANCE ONLY WHEN OTHER TRANSPORTATION THREATENS YOUR HEALTH. ANALYSIS OF RATE INCREASE REPORTS ILLUSTRATES ONCE AGAIN THAT HDG HAS THE SMALLEST INCREASES. CONSUMPTION OF COFFEE MAY LOWER HEART DISEASE RISK.                          EVEN MASS QUANTITIES? FINALLY, WE READ A LIST OF THE PLACES THAT MAKE TRAVELERS THE HAPPIEST. THE LIST WAS COMPILED BY USA TODAY SO DON'T EXPECT IT TO MAKE ANY SENSE! Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep 982 - HEY TUBBY! ARE YOU PLANNING TO JUMP ON THE "BRIDGE" GLP-1 DISCOUNT PILOT PROGRAM?

2026-08-1043:09

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                       LEAVE YOUR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN'S NETWORK AND IT CAN REFUSE TO PAY, LEAVING YOU WITH THE FULL BILL FOR OUT-OF-NETWORK TREATMENT. THE GLP-1 BRIDGE TRIAL PROGRAM: HERE IS A LIST OF "CATCHES" FOR WHICH TO WATCH OUT. NEBRASKA BEGINS A PURGE OF THE MEDICAID RECIPIENTS AS WORK RULES KICK IN.   Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 981 - CLIENT SAVED FROM LIFETIME OF KIDNEY DIALYSIS; AGENT LAUDS SELF AS HERO!

2026-08-0750:17

EJNOY THE FUN WHEN AI CREATES THE CONTENT FOR A PODCAST EPISODE! THIS CONTENT INCLUDES A SERIES OF SHORT MEDICARE ADVANTAGE STORIES, SOME GOOFBALL QUESTIONS AND A SET OF SERIOUS MEDICARE QUESTIONS. CORRECTION:                                                                                                              ILLINOIS TOWNSHIPS ARE TYPICALLY 36 SQ. MILES RATHER THAN ONLY 6 AS I MISTAKENLY SAID. Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 980 - INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS CAN BE A VERY CURIOUS AND NOSY BUNCH!

2026-08-0548:34

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                         WHEN A MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN DROPS YOU, YOU GET A GUARANTEED RIGHT TO BUY ANY MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT POLICY. MEDICARE PAYS FOR SHORT TERM SKILLED CARE BUT NOT FOR A LONG TERM CUSTODIAL NURSING HOME STAY. INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS ASKED A STRANGE QUESTION PERTAINING TO MY NEW CLIENTS, A MARRIED COUPLE WITH A VERY VAMILIAR NAME. FINALLY, WE LIST THE STATES THAT HAVE GAINED, AND LOST, LARGE NUMBERS OF OLDER RESIDENTS. Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 979 - WORST CASE SCENARIO: IS IT WISE TO DO A PLAN CHANGE FROM HIGH DEDUCTIBLE?

2026-08-0341:04

FACING A FUTURE OF VERY EXPENSIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT, HAVING ENJOYED THE FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLANS FOR OVER A DECADE, WHAT DO THE OPTIONS LOOK LIKE IF A CHANGE TO ANY OTHER PLAN WERE POSSIBLE? A VALUED CLIENT WONDERS WHY NOBODY AT HIS MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE COMPANY COULD BE REACHED BY TELEPHONE. I SUGGESTED THE REASON MIGHT HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE CALENDAR: IT WAS SUNDAY! THE REPRESENTATIVE OF A MEDICAL EXPERT ASKED IF I WOULD CONSIDER HER CLIENT FOR A GUEST INTERVIEW.                                                                          HER AREA OF EXPERTISE? TREATENT OF CANINE DEMENTIA!  FINALLY, IS PERSONAL INFORMATION SUBMITTED VIA A FORM ON MY WEBSITE REALLY SECURE? Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 978 - HOW MUCH FORGETFULNESS IS NORMAL? WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE A DOCTOR?

2026-07-3143:28

I ASKED AI TO CREATE SOME NEWS STORIES AND OTHER INTERESTING MEDICARE RELATED CONTENT FOR THE AMUSEMENT OF THE AUDIENCE TODAY. SUBJECTS CREATED ARE AS FOLLOWS:                                                                                          PLAN SHRINKAGE; HOSPITALS QUIETLY WALKING AWAY FROM MA PLANS: PRIOR AUTHORIZATION GETS A PARTIAL FACELIFT: AI IS NOW DENYING YOUR CARE AND GETTING SUED FOR IT! NEXT COME SOME AI CREATED MEDICARE Q & A. FINALLY, ENJOY A REPORT ON FORGETFULNESS AND WHETHER YOU NEED TO BE WORRIED ABOUT YOUR MENTAL CAPACITY.                      Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 977 - SHALL WE REHABILITATE A CLINICAL TERM UNFAIRLY LABELED A PEJORATIVE BY THE WOKE ?

2026-07-2947:49

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                         IN A HEALTHY YEAR A MEDICARE ADVANTAGE YEAR CAN SAVE YOU $2640. IN A CANCER YEAR IT CAN COST YOU $9250. SUSIE HAS FRIENDS THAT PURCHASED EXPENSIVE PLAN G RATHER THAN MY RECOMMENDED, MUCH LESS COSTLY HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLAN G.                      HER FRIENDS TURN OUT TO BE CONTOL FREAKS! MY FRIEND BOB'S WIFE HAS A PDP (PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN) THAT CHANGED THE COVERAGE OF SOME DRUGS IN ITS FORMULARY FROM LAST YEAR TO THIS. AN OBJECT LESSON TO THOSE WHO DO NOT PERFORM AN ANNUAL SEARCH FOR THE MOST ADVANTAGEOUS PLAN AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING YEAR. LONG-TIME LISTENER STEVE INADVERTANTLY CAUSED A CORRESPONDENT TO CHASTISE HIM FOR USING THE WORD "RETARD" IN A SELF-DESCRIPTIVE WAY. TALK ABOUT WOKE!                                                                                                  STEVE ALSO DESCRIBED A MARMITE ENCOUNTER THAT RESULTED IN AN APOLOGY WITH THE PROMISE OF A GIFT OF TASTY BRITISH BEER AS A SIGN OF CONTRITION.  FINALLY, LONG-TIME LISTENER DOMINICK DISCLOSED A LIST OF THE TEN WORST STATES IN WHICH TO LIVE. AFTER REALIZING THAT EACH PLACE ON THE LIST VOTED OVERWHELMINGLY CONSERVATIVE, DOUBT HAS BEEN CAST ON THE CNBC LIST CONSTRUCTORS! Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 976 - DIANE OMDAHL CHECKS IN WITH A LESSON IN THE MEDICARE "ALPHABET SOUP"

2026-07-2744:24

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                   THESE PRIVATE MEDICARE PLANS DENIED SPECIALIZED CARE AT THE HIGHEST RATES. DECEIPHERING MEDICARE'S ALPHABET SOUP. A FRIEND"S SITUATION ILLUSTRATES THE GROWING DIVIDE BETWEEN THE EXPENSIVE PLANS (F AND G) AND MY RECOMMEND HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLAN G. Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep.+ 975 - FIVE TYPICAL MEDICARE BUYERS DISSECT "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE"

2026-07-2438:57

The "MEDICARE BUYER COUNCIL" HAS TAKEN ON THE AWESOME TASK OF READING AND DIGESTING THE MEDICARE-RELATED CONTENT CONTAINED WITHIN THE 2026 EDITION OF "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE". THIS COLLECTION OF FIVE CRITICAL RESEARCHERS WAS CREATED BY AN EXPERT IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND WAS DESIGNED TO EMBODY EACH OF THE IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS DISPLAYED BY THOSE INTERESTED IN GAINING MASTERY OF THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. PERHAPS YOU SHARE ONE OR MORE OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS!  Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep.+ 974 - FIVE TYPICAL MEDICARE BUYERS DISSECT "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN"

2026-07-2442:09

The "MEDICARE BUYER COUNCIL" HAS TAKEN ON THE AWESOME TASK OF READING AND DIGESTING THE MEDICARE-RELATED CONTENT CONTAINED WITHIN THE 2026 EDITION OF "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN". THIS COLLECTION OF FIVE CRITICAL RESEARCHERS WAS CREATED BY AN EXPERT IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND WAS DESIGNED TO EMBODY EACH OF THE IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS DISPLAYED BY THOSE INTERESTED IN GAINING MASTERY OF THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. PERHAPS YOU SHARE ONE OR MORE OF THESE CHARACTERISTICS!  Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 973 - MY ELECTRIC COMPANY HAS THE WORST MARKETING DEPARTMENT EVER!

2026-07-2046:19

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                            MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS ARE ALL QUIETLY CUTTING BENEFITS...MIDYEAR... IN SEVERAL STATES. CLIENT JOE MOVED FROM OKLAHOMA TO KANSAS (BECAUSE OF A WOMAN, HE SAYS). HE WANTS TO KNOW WHAT THE CONSEQUENCES OF HIS MOVE WILL BE. HE WILL NEED TO SELECT THE BEST DRUG PLAN AVAILABLE IN HIS NEW HOME, CLIENT ROBERT SAYS HE WANTS TO "TAKE A HARD LOOK AT DRUG COVERAGE THIS YEAR". I AM ALL FOR THAT BUT HE IS A LITTLE EARLY. THAT EFFORT SHOULD HAPPEN IN OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER. FINALLY, MY ELECTRIC COMPANY SENT ME A LETTER CONGRATULATING ME ON USING LESS OF THEIR PRODUCT THAN ANY OF MY ILLINOIS NEIGHBORS! WHAT THE HECK ARE THEY RUNNING HERE? THEY SHOULD BE ORDERING ME TO USE MORE POWER, NOT LESS! HOW WOULD THEIR STOCKHOLDERS FEEL ABOUT A COMPANY THAT TRIES TO STIFLE SALES OF ITS PRODUCT!   .  Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 972 - FIRST EVER BOOK REPORT IN THE HISTORY OF THE MLM PODCAST!

2026-07-1743:19

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                         19 MAJOR HOSPITAL SYSTEMS, INCLUDING THE MAYO CLINIC, HAVE LEFT MEDICARE ADVANTAGE THIS YEAR BOOK REPORT: "MEDICARE 2026 FIRST STEPS" BY TONI (SHE'S A GIRL) KING COMPARED TO "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" BY DOUG (HE'S A GUY) JONES   Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 971 - 4 MINUTES OF YOU-TUBE FUN! SEARCH: ROSE MARIE TOTEM TOM-TOM

2026-07-1547:19

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                       TRADITIONAL MEDICARE VS. MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: THE HIDDEN COSTS THAT NO ONE TALKS ABOUT TONI KING COLUMN: HELP! EMPLOYER HEALTH PLAN DENIES PAYMENT FOR CANCER CLAIM (HINT: MEDICARE WOULD HAVE PAID) SUSIE ASKS: WHEN MIGHT PLAN G ACTUALLY BE A BETTER CHOICE THAN HDG? FINALLY, I LOSE AN ARGUMENT WITH CLAUDE Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 970 - MEDICARE ENROLLMENT HICCUPS; WHO WOULDA THUNK?

2026-07-1345:01

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                            MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS MUST MAIL YOU A LIST OF UNUSED BENEFITS DURING JULY....AND MOST TOSS IT? MEDPAC OFFERS A LOOK AT "ENROLLMENT HICCUPS" FOR MEDICARE PARTICIPANTS DAVID ASKED WHAT MEDICARE PLANS I MIGHT SUGGEST FOR HIM BUT HE OFFERED VERY FEW DETAILS ABOUT HIMSELF FROM WHICH TO DRAW CONCLUSIONS Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 969 - GOV'T PRIOR AUTH TEST GETTING BAD REVIEWS FROM USERS SO FAR!

2026-07-1041:00

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                  INSURERS' PRIOR AUTHORIZATION DATA OFFERS LITTLE INSIGHT INTO WHAT GETS APPROVED OR DENIED THE WISeR TEST OF PRIOR AUTHORIZATION IN ORIGINAL MEDICARE HAS NOT HAD A SMOOTH ROLLOUT, ACCORDING TO SOME REPORTS PROSPECTIVE CLIENT MALCOM ACTUALLY PAYS MORE ATTENTION TO THE MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT QUOTES THAN THE EXPERTS! CLIENT DAVID LEARNED THAT THE WEBSITE OF THE NEW YORK DFS (DEPT OF FINANCIAL SVCS) CONTAINS MUCH PRODUCT MISINFORMATION   Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 968 - HEY TUBBY! COME AND GET YOUR GLP-1 DRUGS FOR CHEAP!

2026-07-0843:49

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                           MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLANS GET A 2.48% RAISE FOR 2027, UP FROM A PROPOSED 0.09% MEDICARE WILL START COVERING OBIESITY DRUGS FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER LEARN MORE ABOUT MARMITE, THE STICKY DARK BROWN PASTE, THAN YOU EVER WANTED TO KNOW! Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 967 - WATCH OUT FOR COBRA: AFTER TURNING 65 IT WON"T PROTECT YOU FROM A LIFETIE LATE ENROLLMENT PENALTY!

2026-07-0646:45

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                            MEDICARE ADVANTAGE HEALTH PLANS MAY CUT EXTRA BENEFITS IN 2027 HE THOUGHT COBRA COUNTED AS COVERAGE;                                            MEDICARE SAID OTHERWISE FOR LIFE; THE KEY IS BEING "ACTIVELY AT WORK" MEDIGAP (MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT) RATES ARE INCREASING AND SOME PLANS ARE HARDER TO QUALIFY FOR CHRIS ASKS WHETHER A MORE EXPENSIVE PART D DRUG PLAN WILL PROVIDE BETTER COVERAGE FOR COSTLY DRUGS MARK BECAME A BELIEVER IN HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLAN G WHEN HE SAW THE SAVINGS TO BE ENJOYED. STILL, HE WONDERS WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE WAY OF FUTURE RATE INCREASES FINALLY, ENJOY SOME ACCURACY IN A WALLETHUB LIST FOR A CHANGE!     Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 966 - PLAN F COST INCREASING DRAMATICALLY? WAIT TOO LONG AND YOU'LL BE TRAPPED!

2026-07-0342:58

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                       CVS (AETNA) DENIED 80% OF MEDICARE ADVANTAGE "LONG TERM CARE" REQUESTS, ACCORDING TO A FEDERAL WATCHDOG ELAINE TRIED TO ESCAPE HER EXPENSIVE PLAN F WHICH WAS HEADING TOWARD $500 PER MONTH. SUCCESS OR....? TWO MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE WHEN CHOOSING A MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT. FINALLY, STEVE FROM TEXAS HAS A QUESTION FOR WORLD TRAVELER RANDY Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep 965 - BOB'S MAIL CONTAINED A NEW MEDICARE NUMBER: WHAT'S UP WITH THAT?

2026-07-0139:46

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                    YOUR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN STOPS AT THE COUNTY LINE.            ORIGINAL MEDICARE DOES NOT. FAVORITE CLIENT BOB FOUND A BRAND NEW MEDICARE CARD WITH A BRAND NEW MEDICARE NUMBER WHEN HE OPENED HIS MAIL RECENTLY. EVIDENCE OF FRAUDELENT ACTIVITY OR JUST INEFFECTIVE PR BY THE GOVERNMENT? DEAN OFFERED A SUGGESTION FOR FUTURE EDITIONS OF "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN".                                                                                                       TURNS OUT HE DID NOT KNOW THERE IS AN AUDIBLE VERSION FOR HIM TO ENJOY.  PHOENIX CLIENTS PHIL & MRS. PHIL WERE SURPRISED BY THE SIZE OF THEIR PLAN G RATE INCREASES. FINALLY, KATHY WONDERS IF MY USUAL ADVICE IN FAVOR OF HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLAN G WOULD STILL BE VALID IN VIEW OF HER SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES. Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 963 - 53 MILLION MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION REVIEWS DELIVER PLENTY OF FRUSTRATION!

2026-06-2941:07

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                                       ARE THE TRADEOFFS FROM PRIOR AUTHORIZATIONS WORTH IT?                      THIS IS THE SINGLE BIGGEST BURDEN FOR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS  ONE COMPANY'S MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT RATE INCREASE IN THE STATE OF UTAH IS A WHOPPER A PROSPECTIVE CLIENT CHECKS IN WITH SEVERAL PITHY QUESTIONS     Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 964 - GOOD STUFF!

2026-06-2647:35

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                             ORIGINAL MEDICARE VS. ADVANTAGE. MORE RETIREES ARE SWITCHING BACK AND HERE'S WHY IN RESPONSE TO A QUESTION FROM PODCAST LISTENER AND CLIENT MARK, WE TAKE A DEEP DIVE INTO THE SUBJECT OF PLAN N & WHY I DO NOT RECOMMEND IT TO MY CLIENTS. Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 962 - HOW WOULD TROOPER JACKSON, OKLAHOMA HWY PATROL, FEEL ABOUT THIS EPISODE?

2026-06-2243:52

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:  MAJOR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE INSURERS APPEAR TO DENY CARE FOR PROFIT: FEDERAL WATCHDOG.                              WORST OFFENDERS ARE: UNITED HEALTHCARE, HUMANA & AETNA TRUMP ANNOUNCES TRUMPRx.GOV EXPANSION                                          ADDING 160 MORE DRUGS EXPLANATION OF MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT PLANS,                                      INCLUDINNG THOSE THAT ARE LESS WELL KNOWN.                                        AGENTS PUSH PLANS G & N EXCLUSIVELY                                                            THEY IGNORE THE VERY COST-EFFECTIVE HDG!                                                          Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google  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.

Ep. 961 - What happens when you call the 800 phone number as the washed up celebrities request?

2026-06-1941:35

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                             ELEVANCE (ANTHEM) ESTIMATES IT WILL TAKE $935 MILLLION TO AVOID THREATENED GOVERNMENT SANCTIONS SPECIAL ENROLLMENT PERIOD  (SEP) CREATED BY CLEAR SPRING"S DEPARTURE FROM THE MARKET GOVERNMENT ONOUNCES BIG DISCOUNTS ON 15 MORE EXPENSIVE DRUGS USED BY MILLIONS ENJOY SOME SELECTED READINGS FROM "THE ULTIMATE MEDICARE CHECKLIST FOR AGE 66+" Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google   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.

Ep. 960 - www.MEDICAREFORTHELAZYMAN.COM: PACKED WITH INFO & ENTERTAINMENT!

2026-06-1743:05

MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE:                                                            MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CRISIS:                                                                              WHY YOUR PLAN MAY ADD NEW CHARGES TO YOUR ACCOUNT THIS WEEK! FEATURES OF OUR WEBSITE ENUMERATED ONE OF MY BETTER COMPANIES OFFERS RATE INCREASE STATISTICS: PLAN G GETS A 25% BUMP WHILE THE AVERAGE OF 13 HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLANS IS ONLY A 10.37% INCREASE HEALTH SHARING MINISTRIES FOR THOSE NOT YET ON MEDICARE: BEWARE!          AVOIDING MEDICARE SCAMS: TO ROOT OUT FRAUD, NEW HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE SERVICE AUTHORIZATIONS HAVE BEEN SUSPENDED WOULD YOU LIKE TO START YOUR OWN PODCAST? WE SHARE 13 LESSONS GATHERED FROM OVER 100 BUSINESS-RELATED PODCASTS Contact me at: [email protected] (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE ENROLLMENT GUIDE" - DOWNLOAD FREE "MEDICARE DRUG PLANS: A SIMPLE D-I-Y GUIDE" ....AND A PODCAST! @ [email protected] W medicareforthelazyman.com T (630) 878-5055   Review Us On Google   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.