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Navigating the intricacies of Medicare can be a daunting task for Baby Boomers. Medicare is a cornerstone of Retirement Planning in the United States, providing health insurance to people over the age of 65, as well as to younger individuals with certain disabilities or diseases. Understanding Medicare’s structure, options, and benefits is essential for making informed healthcare decisions and in this section of the site our experts address the information we need to make smart decisions.
Medicare is a federal health insurance program initiated in 1965. Medicare consists of four parts: Part A (Hospital Insurance), Part B (Medical Insurance), Part C (Medicare Advantage), and Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage). Making informed decisions about Medicare can significantly impact your health and financial wellbeing. Whether you’re a Baby Boomer already enrolled in Medicare, nearing the eligible age, or assisting a loved one, understanding Medicare will ensure a more secure and healthy future.
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Cigna Insurance, on the verge of being acquired by a BC/BS holding company, joins the stampede to scale back its Medicare Advantage footprint in eight states. Would you prefer a blood test to a colonoscopy? I sure would! Find out how Medicare will pay for such a test...if you qualify. How about cata…
Cigna Insurance, on the verge of being acquired by a BC/BS holding company, joins the stampede to scale back its Medicare Advantage footprint in eight states. Would you prefer a blood test to a colono…
Cigna Insurance, on the verge of being acquired by a BC/BS holding company, joins the stampede to scale back its Medicare Advantage footprint in eight states. Would you prefer a blood test to a colonoscopy? I sure would! Find out how Medicare will pay for such a test...if you qualify. How about cataract surgery? Clear up your vision and let Medicare pay the cost plus buy you a pair of glasses to boot! Check out the Medicare payment rules and how you might benefit. Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "ME…
Douglas B. Jones
January 24, 2025 
Send us a textAre you approaching 65 and feeling overwhelmed by the Medicare maze? You're not alone. Navigating the complex world of Medicare enrollment periods can leave even the savviest individuals scratching their heads. But don't worry – We're here to guide you through this cru…
Send us a textAre you approaching 65 and feeling overwhelmed by the Medicare maze? You're not alone. Navigating the complex world of Medicare enrollment periods can leave even the savviest indivi…
Send us a textAre you approaching 65 and feeling overwhelmed by the Medicare maze? You're not alone. Navigating the complex world of Medicare enrollment periods can leave even the savviest individuals scratching their heads. But don't worry – We're here to guide you through this crucial healthcare journey.In this informative episode, we're breaking down everything you need to know about Medicare enrollment periods. Whether you're a soon-to-be retiree, still working past 65, or helping a loved one navigate their Medicare options, this information is essential for maki…
Sandy Kibling
January 23, 2025 In today's MA Minute, we hear about the downside of managed care. That is the part where insurance company accountants manage your care rather than you or your doctors! There is power in those green eyeshades! In "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" we learn about blood, or rather how Medicare will pay for…
In today's MA Minute, we hear about the downside of managed care. That is the part where insurance company accountants manage your care rather than you or your doctors! There is power in those green e…
In today's MA Minute, we hear about the downside of managed care. That is the part where insurance company accountants manage your care rather than you or your doctors! There is power in those green eyeshades! In "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" we learn about blood, or rather how Medicare will pay for procedures involving blood. Finally, the Social Security Administration is in charge of signing people up for Medicare. In some places, it doesn't seem too interested in doing its job! One soon-to-be client had to call his senator in order to shake loose some action on his application. Another foun…
Douglas B. Jones
January 21, 2025 Unlike more traditional escorts, these will see to it that you arrive home safely after a rough day at the clinic. Headline in the Medicare Advantage Minute: Insurers collect billions in dubious Medicare Advantage payments. "Dubious" because many members were reported as having grievous conditio…
Unlike more traditional escorts, these will see to it that you arrive home safely after a rough day at the clinic. Headline in the Medicare Advantage Minute: Insurers collect billions in dubious M…
Unlike more traditional escorts, these will see to it that you arrive home safely after a rough day at the clinic. Headline in the Medicare Advantage Minute: Insurers collect billions in dubious Medicare Advantage payments. "Dubious" because many members were reported as having grievous conditions. After payments, MA plans reported no follow-up visits. Fraudulent? You make the call! According to "Your Medicare Benefits 2024", If you need behavioral health integration services, Medicare will use the Psychiatric Collaborative Care model. Don't ask me, I am perfectly well adjusted. Finally, t…
Douglas B. Jones
January 20, 2025 
*Please share this podcast with friends, subscribe, and leave a comment or question.* Did you know that women are the first to file in nearly 80% of divorce cases? These women are not walking away lightly. They believe they have done everything possible to save the marriage before throwing in the to…
*Please share this podcast with friends, subscribe, and leave a comment or question.* Did you know that women are the first to file in nearly 80% of divorce cases? These women are not walking away lig…
*Please share this podcast with friends, subscribe, and leave a comment or question.* Did you know that women are the first to file in nearly 80% of divorce cases? These women are not walking away lightly. They believe they have done everything possible to save the marriage before throwing in the towel. Many, many times their husbands are blindsided. Listen in as Tim Wade, a relationship coach for men, shares the work he does to diffuse the divorce bomb when she wants out. After being blindsided by the divorce bomb and a “Walkaway Wife” in 2015, Tim Wade turned his deepest wound into a pow…
Lisa McCluskey
January 20, 2025 
A Cautionary Tale About Informed Consent (and the Unintended Consequences of Authorship) Letting the Genie out of the bottle . . . THE (TRUE) STORY (Anonymiz…
A Cautionary Tale About Informed Consent (and the Unintended Consequences of Authorship) Letting the Genie…
A Cautionary Tale About Informed Consent (and the Unintended Consequences of Authorship) Letting the Genie out of the bottle . . . THE (TRUE) STORY (Anonymized and shared with permission) A reader of my book, whom I’ll call A, is a 71-year-old successful professional who reached out to me via email. A family member had given them a copy of Aging or Alzheimer’s?. A shared their experience of “brain fog” for several…
Ken Frumkin
January 19, 2025 
132 Shedding the Old: Navigating Life and Death with Kathy Dempsey In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher interviews Kathy Dempsey, an award-winning author and change expert. Kathy shares her journey from an ER trauma nurse to a 'death doula,' and discusses her profound concep…
132 Shedding the Old: Navigating Life and Death with Kathy Dempsey In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher interviews Kathy Dempsey, an award-winning author and change expert. Ka…
132 Shedding the Old: Navigating Life and Death with Kathy Dempsey In this episode of Hospice Explained, host Marie Betcher interviews Kathy Dempsey, an award-winning author and change expert. Kathy shares her journey from an ER trauma nurse to a 'death doula,' and discusses her profound concept of 'shedding,' which involves letting go of the old and embracing the new from birth to death. Kathy recounts her personal story of being diagnosed with HIV in the 80s and how a miraculous recovery led her to help others navigate life's changes and live better today. The episode offers insights on…
Marie Betcher
January 19, 2025 The more gold stars a Medicare Advantage plan is gifted by the government, the deeper it is allowed to reach into the US Treasury! On the other hand, a Barium enema can lead to early diagnosis of cancer, so I will take the Barium every time! Finally, we present a short tutorial on how arbitrary and …
The more gold stars a Medicare Advantage plan is gifted by the government, the deeper it is allowed to reach into the US Treasury! On the other hand, a Barium enema can lead to early diagnosis of canc…
The more gold stars a Medicare Advantage plan is gifted by the government, the deeper it is allowed to reach into the US Treasury! On the other hand, a Barium enema can lead to early diagnosis of cancer, so I will take the Barium every time! Finally, we present a short tutorial on how arbitrary and petty Medicare supplement rate setters can be. Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review &…
Douglas B. Jones
January 17, 2025 In The MA Minute: Medicare Advantage Plans Need More Oversight; Less Overpayment! Do you dream of bariatric surgery? Wonder whether Medicare will pay for it? Apparently it depends on the extent of your obesity. We pay a visit to "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" to find out. ACCENDO, an Aetna subsidiary…
In The MA Minute: Medicare Advantage Plans Need More Oversight; Less Overpayment! Do you dream of bariatric surgery? Wonder whether Medicare will pay for it? Apparently it depends on the extent of you…
In The MA Minute: Medicare Advantage Plans Need More Oversight; Less Overpayment! Do you dream of bariatric surgery? Wonder whether Medicare will pay for it? Apparently it depends on the extent of your obesity. We pay a visit to "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" to find out. ACCENDO, an Aetna subsidiary providing Medicare advantage plans, appears to be drastically reducing the number of states in which it will do business in 2025. What might the consequences be? One client needs Evenity injections for a year. Her thought is that she will be writing big cost-sharing checks due to her Plan HDG. My t…
Douglas B. Jones
January 15, 2025 
The conversation between Wendy Green and Phyllis Jo Kubey delves deep into the often-overlooked complexities of tax management for retirees. Kubey, with her extensive background in tax preparation and planning, illuminates the intricacies of how retirement income is taxed and the common pitfalls ret…
The conversation between Wendy Green and Phyllis Jo Kubey delves deep into the often-overlooked complexities of tax management for retirees. Kubey, with her extensive background in tax preparation and…
The conversation between Wendy Green and Phyllis Jo Kubey delves deep into the often-overlooked complexities of tax management for retirees. Kubey, with her extensive background in tax preparation and planning, illuminates the intricacies of how retirement income is taxed and the common pitfalls retirees face. One surprising revelation is that up to 85% of Social Security benefits can be taxable, a point that many retirees may not anticipate. Kubey explains the thresholds that trigger taxation on Social Security and emphasizes the need for careful planning to manage adjusted gross income, whic…
Wendy Green
January 14, 2025 
