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Friday, January 1, 2016
Sunday, December 27, 2015
MYM Podcast 38: 2016 Edition Released
The 2016 Edition of Maximize Your Medicare is available NOW. Is a new edition really necessary? Yep.
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Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast click HERE.
Wednesday, April 8, 2015
MYM Podcast 37: Medigap Affected by the Doc Fix
Medigap Plan C and Plan F will be eliminated in 2020. This was predicted in the book, and some other observations, because the way that people can think about their
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Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast click HERE.
Saturday, March 21, 2015
MYM Podcast 36: The "Doc Fix" and Medicare
Medicare's "Doc Fix" will affect Medicare beneficiaries, because the bottom line is that someone has to pay. This should not be a surprise to anyone, so the question is how to deal with the inevitable.
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Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast click HERE.
Saturday, March 7, 2015
MYM Podcast 35: Supreme Court, PPACA, and Medicare
The PPACA is facing a Supreme Court challenge. A plain-spoken English explanation of the case, and lessons for Medicare beneficiaries.
Friday, March 6, 2015
MYM Podcast 34: Genworth, Long-Term Care insurance, and Medicare
Genworth is a carrier of Long-Term Care insurance. It continues to report losses, and I describe how this could've happened, and how it affects Medicare beneficiairies.
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
MYM Podcast 33: Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period Ends Feb 14
You can disenroll in Medicare Advantage, but time is running out....
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
LIVE on YouTube: #Medicare Procrastination Station
Saturday, December 6th 11AM-4PM EDT
You can bring your general questions; if I cannot answer due to privacy concerns, then you will be told and can ask me offline, and I will take the time to answer individual questions.
Adult-age Children: Medicare is Different
Too often, well-meaning adult age children try to help their senior parent. The problem: the language may look the same, but Medicare works differently. It is very important to know these differences, because the outcomes can be entirely different.
Click here to join the Live Video.
You can bring your general questions; if I cannot answer due to privacy concerns, then you will be told and can ask me offline, and I will take the time to answer individual questions.
Adult-age Children: Medicare is Different
Too often, well-meaning adult age children try to help their senior parent. The problem: the language may look the same, but Medicare works differently. It is very important to know these differences, because the outcomes can be entirely different.
Click here to join the Live Video.
Thursday, November 13, 2014
MYM Podcast 32: My interview on NPR Atlanta
Radio Interview on NPR Atlanta, WABE 90.1
I was interviewed this morning on WABE, Atlanta's NPR affiliate. Thanks to noted host Steve Goss. They were good enough to keep all of my comments during the interview and post it on its website, www.wabe.org....
I was interviewed this morning on WABE, Atlanta's NPR affiliate. Thanks to noted host Steve Goss. They were good enough to keep all of my comments during the interview and post it on its website, www.wabe.org....
Listen to the podcast here.
Tuesday, November 11, 2014
MYM Podcast 31: Radio Interview KFNN Phoenix
Radio Interview on KFNN Phoenix 1510 AM
I was interviewed this morning on Phoenix' 1510 AM on its "Business for Breakfast" show. Thanks to Ken Morgan and Julie Dougherty for having me on their great show....
I was interviewed this morning on Phoenix' 1510 AM on its "Business for Breakfast" show. Thanks to Ken Morgan and Julie Dougherty for having me on their great show....
Listen to the podcast here.
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
MYM Podcast 30: The Maggie Linton Show on SIrius XM
Radio Interview on Sirius XM with The Maggie Linton Show
I spent some time on Sirius XM's The Maggie Linton Show. Many thanks to her for her show, and having me appear!
I spent some time on Sirius XM's The Maggie Linton Show. Many thanks to her for her show, and having me appear!
Listen to the podcast here.
Monday, November 3, 2014
MYM Podcast 29: Radio Interview, Annual Election Period Edition
Radio Interview, Annual Election Period
I have been doing a lot of radio interviews recently, New York, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, et al. Art Lewis and I have spent over 6, 1-hour sessions together. Our latest was this past Saturday, and we discussed the Annual Election Period.
I have been doing a lot of radio interviews recently, New York, Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, et al. Art Lewis and I have spent over 6, 1-hour sessions together. Our latest was this past Saturday, and we discussed the Annual Election Period.
Listen to the podcast here.
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
MYM Podcast 28: Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) and Rx
The Annual Election Period Begins October 15th
You will be sent an ANOC (Annual Notice of Change) for your prescription benefits, whether it is part of your Medicare Advantage plan, or stand-alone drug plan (Medicare Part D). Listen to why you shouldn't throw it into the trash: it can be costly.
You will be sent an ANOC (Annual Notice of Change) for your prescription benefits, whether it is part of your Medicare Advantage plan, or stand-alone drug plan (Medicare Part D). Listen to why you shouldn't throw it into the trash: it can be costly.
Listen to the podcast here.
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
MYM Podcast 27: What Happens If My Medicare Benefits Change Mid-Year???
My Appearance on David Holland's Real Money
I re-appeared on David's Real Money, and we discussed a specific example about Medicare Advantage. More generally, Medicare beneficiaries can face dramatic changes mid-year, and we discussed what can be done.
I re-appeared on David's Real Money, and we discussed a specific example about Medicare Advantage. More generally, Medicare beneficiaries can face dramatic changes mid-year, and we discussed what can be done.
Listen to the podcast here.
Friday, August 1, 2014
MYM Podcast 26: How to Get Started on Medicare
FREE Android App Available Now
If you don't know where to start, or are too embarrassed to ask, or want to help someone in your life, then start with this free Android app.
Simple as You Like....
You enter your date of birth, and answer some questions about your existing coverage (employee, retiree, married, etc). No personal information stored. Ever.
You get your personalized calendar and your questions answered (even if you didn't know what to ask)...
Your Medicare Open Enrollment Dates
Is it Annual Election Period?
Can I make changes now?
Personalized Report, based on your answers to simple questions
Who Can Use This?
The obvious: those that are turning 65, those that don't know when Medicare begins, those that don't know when to enroll, those that don't know what their rights/options are, those that are married with full-time working spouses, those....get it? Pretty much anyone, anytime.
The not-so-obvious: those with senior parents who don't know how Medicare works, caregivers that need to have background information about Medicare for their patients/clients, those that have employer coverage changed or cancelled, those that pay many hundreds of dollars a month to continue with employer-based retiree plans, those...get it?
Why?
a. Many people aren't asking, when they should be....
b. Many people think they are "stuck," when they aren't....
c. Many people want to help their senior parent, but their senior parents can't / won't talk about getting older....
d. Many people think they cannot "afford it," when there are many options available...
e. Many people don't want to feel "dumb"...Medicare is confusing to almost everyone.
The app is free and you can use it as many times as you want, so that you are on the right path, so that you have an idea about what to consider, so that you can avoid unintended consequences resulting from uninformed choices.
Get it here:
A. Scan this QR code into your Android app (Google Play app):
If you don't know where to start, or are too embarrassed to ask, or want to help someone in your life, then start with this free Android app.
Simple as You Like....
You enter your date of birth, and answer some questions about your existing coverage (employee, retiree, married, etc). No personal information stored. Ever.
You get your personalized calendar and your questions answered (even if you didn't know what to ask)...
Your Medicare Open Enrollment Dates
Is it Annual Election Period?
Can I make changes now?
Personalized Report, based on your answers to simple questions
Who Can Use This?
The obvious: those that are turning 65, those that don't know when Medicare begins, those that don't know when to enroll, those that don't know what their rights/options are, those that are married with full-time working spouses, those....get it? Pretty much anyone, anytime.
The not-so-obvious: those with senior parents who don't know how Medicare works, caregivers that need to have background information about Medicare for their patients/clients, those that have employer coverage changed or cancelled, those that pay many hundreds of dollars a month to continue with employer-based retiree plans, those...get it?
Why?
a. Many people aren't asking, when they should be....
b. Many people think they are "stuck," when they aren't....
c. Many people want to help their senior parent, but their senior parents can't / won't talk about getting older....
d. Many people think they cannot "afford it," when there are many options available...
e. Many people don't want to feel "dumb"...Medicare is confusing to almost everyone.
The app is free and you can use it as many times as you want, so that you are on the right path, so that you have an idea about what to consider, so that you can avoid unintended consequences resulting from uninformed choices.
Get it here:
A. Scan this QR code into your Android app (Google Play app):
B. Click here.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
FREE Android App: Maximize Your Medicare 2014
Simple as You Like....
You enter your date of birth, and answer some questions about your existing coverage (employee, retiree, married, etc). No personal information stored. Ever.
You get your personalized calendar and your questions answered (even if you didn't know what to ask)...
Your Medicare Open Enrollment Dates
Is it Annual Election Period?
Can I make changes now?
Personalized Report, based on your answers to simple questions
Who Can Use This?
The obvious: those that are turning 65, those that don't know when Medicare begins, those that don't know when to enroll, those that don't know what their rights/options are, those that are married with full-time working spouses, those....get it? Pretty much anyone, anytime.
The not-so-obvious: those with senior parents who don't know how Medicare works, caregivers that need to have background information about Medicare for their patients/clients, those that have employer coverage changed or cancelled, those that pay many hundreds of dollars a month to continue with employer-based retiree plans, those...get it?
Why?
a. Many people aren't asking, when they should be....
b. Many people think they are "stuck," when they aren't....
c. Many people want to help their senior parent, but their senior parents can't / won't talk about getting older....
d. Many people think they cannot "afford it," when there are many options available...
e. Many people don't want to feel "dumb"...Medicare is confusing to almost everyone.
The app is free and you can use it as many times as you want, so that you are on the right path, so that you have an idea about what to consider, so that you can avoid unintended consequences resulting from uninformed choices.
Get it here:
A. Scan this QR code into your Android app (Google Play app):
You enter your date of birth, and answer some questions about your existing coverage (employee, retiree, married, etc). No personal information stored. Ever.
You get your personalized calendar and your questions answered (even if you didn't know what to ask)...
Your Medicare Open Enrollment Dates
Is it Annual Election Period?
Can I make changes now?
Personalized Report, based on your answers to simple questions
Who Can Use This?
The obvious: those that are turning 65, those that don't know when Medicare begins, those that don't know when to enroll, those that don't know what their rights/options are, those that are married with full-time working spouses, those....get it? Pretty much anyone, anytime.
The not-so-obvious: those with senior parents who don't know how Medicare works, caregivers that need to have background information about Medicare for their patients/clients, those that have employer coverage changed or cancelled, those that pay many hundreds of dollars a month to continue with employer-based retiree plans, those...get it?
Why?
a. Many people aren't asking, when they should be....
b. Many people think they are "stuck," when they aren't....
c. Many people want to help their senior parent, but their senior parents can't / won't talk about getting older....
d. Many people think they cannot "afford it," when there are many options available...
e. Many people don't want to feel "dumb"...Medicare is confusing to almost everyone.
The app is free and you can use it as many times as you want, so that you are on the right path, so that you have an idea about what to consider, so that you can avoid unintended consequences resulting from uninformed choices.
Get it here:
A. Scan this QR code into your Android app (Google Play app):
B. Click here.
Sunday, June 22, 2014
MYM Podcast 25: Don't Give Away This FREE Medicare Option
Totally Confused? Buy Yourself Time...Free
Many people don't know where to begin, and the questions continue from there. One very popular one: which is better, Medicare Advantage or Medigap? That is complicated, and seniors are faced with many, many options. If you absolutely not decide, or if you are running out of time to decide, then you can use the 12-Month Trial Period, one of Medicare's Special Enrollment Periods (SEP). Find out how it works, and why this is important.
Many people don't know where to begin, and the questions continue from there. One very popular one: which is better, Medicare Advantage or Medigap? That is complicated, and seniors are faced with many, many options. If you absolutely not decide, or if you are running out of time to decide, then you can use the 12-Month Trial Period, one of Medicare's Special Enrollment Periods (SEP). Find out how it works, and why this is important.
Listen to the podcast here.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
MYM Podcast 24: Veterans Administration (VA) and Medicare
The VA Debacle and Medicare
I think it has to be called a debacle, right? Infuriating, sad, tragic.
I think it has to be called a debacle, right? Infuriating, sad, tragic.
The Veterans Administration situation may lead to questions about what veterans can do. Veterans are specifically addressed in my book, Maximize Your Medicare, and in this podcast.
Listen to the podcast here.
Listen to the podcast here.
Sunday, June 8, 2014
MYM Podcast 23: Just the FAQs
"I Don't Know Where to Start"
If you are turning 65 years old,
"I'm All Set": Probably Wrong
If you are turning 65 years old,
If you have a Medicare-eligible parent that you want to help,
If you face healthcare costs you don't understand under Medicare,
If you need information that you can use, in language that you can understand,
"I'm All Set": Probably Wrong
a. Employers change (or eliminate) retiree benefits
b. Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D (Rx) change every year
c. PPACA means that pre-Medicare family members can get private insurance
This is just for starters...
Monday, June 16, 5PM EDT
b. Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D (Rx) change every year
c. PPACA means that pre-Medicare family members can get private insurance
This is just for starters...
Monday, June 16, 5PM EDT
I have conducted this program everywhere (libraries, senior centers, conferences, senior programming at colleges), with all types of audiences.
You can see a short list on other pages of this blog.
I will leave my phone number on during the broadcast, and you can bring me your questions.
$2.99 PPV Webcast
Just click here to register.
Just click here to register.
I need to charge because the host charges me, and I want to keep the spammers out.
Listen to me speak about the webcast:
Listen to me speak about the webcast:
Friday, June 6, 2014
PPV Live Video Program: Medicare For Everyone, June 16 5PM EDT
Less than a gallon of gas...
If you are turning 65 years old,
If you have a Medicare-eligible parent that you want to help,
If you face healthcare costs you don't understand under Medicare,
If you need information that you can use, in language that you can understand,
I have conducted this program everywhere, with all types of audiences.
You can see a short list on other pages of this blog.
Monday, June 16, 5PM EDT
I will leave my phone number on during the broadcast, and you can bring me your questions.
I need to charge because the host charges me, and I want to keep the spammers out.
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