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Douglas B. Jones, CLU, RHU with Randy Carson of C2C ConsultingEp.+787 - Locked in combat with....his cancer AND his Medicare Advantage plan!

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1. Ep.+787 - Locked in combat with....his Cancer AND his Medicare Advantage plan! Douglas B. Jones, CLU, RHU with Randy Carson of C2C Consulting 35:32

Randy Carson is temporarily suspended while we recount the sad tale of a multiple cancer victim who is fighting his disease and also fighting his Medicare Advantage plan, those who are supposed to help him get treatment.

Just what a cancer patient wants to spend his time and energy doing!

In the “Your Medicare Benefits 2024” segment we learn how Medicare is likely to cover Depression screenings. Won’t help the hero in the previous story though; Medicare Advantage participants have Medicare taken away from them!

Good news for those who value a happy workplace: the number of physicians who are thinking about leaving medicine has dropped 22%.

A resoundingly positive testimonial from our friend Dominick Regina! His personal experience appealing IRMAA surcharges by filing form SSA-44 has been very rewarding. 

Finally, we dive into the Wallethub list of most and least “stressed” states.

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Douglas B. Jones Author: Medicare for the Lazy Man

Doug Jones burst forth from Oklahoma like a prairie tornado, born of an Omaha Beach victor and the shortest-serving Miss Oklahoma in history. He was such an accomplished student that nine years of undergrad studies eventually earned him a BA degree from the University of Arizona.
Having been branded at birth with the John Hancock Signature, he became the third generation of a life insurance dynasty founded in 1920. Eventually, a genuine dedication to health insurance conferred black sheep status, causing him to strike out on his own.
Decades later, friends began to pester him about Medicare, angling for free advice. After a period of deep contemplation and reflection, Doug arrived at conclusions and formed some opinions that place him squarely at odds with many other Medicare experts.
Thus was born Medicare for the Lazy Man!