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Accused of several despicable acts of malpractice, May has been a rough month for UnitedHealth Group. It is suffering a drop in stock value, reduced earnings projections and a loss of confidence.  One of the many accusations includes pressuring or bribing 2200 nursing homes to refuse the transfer of patients to hospitals, thereby saving the company many large claims. In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" segment, we learn how Medicare would cover kidney transplants. On a very serious subject, 11% of Medicare participants rely solely on original Medicare. This has the possibility of turning out to be a big mistake. Even if one has the deepest of deep pockets, neglecting to carry insurance to supplement Medicare Parts A & B can leave one in a position of being refused treatment for elective or non-emergency medical procedures. Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

My client had the best Medicare insurance available at a very small cost, but decided to drop Part B and her Medicare supplement for over a year while waiting for Social Security enrollment. Bad move! She has been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation. She now must wait until next year to re-enroll in Part B and she may never qualify to get her great supplement again. We started this episode by detailing some of the employee layoffs that at least 18 insurance companies must endure due to uncontrolled expenses. This apparently includes 30,000 to be terminated from United Health Group, the largest health insurance company of them all. In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" segment, we learn how Medicare covers Kidney Disease Education for those suffering from those afflictions. Finally I give a short history of the origins and a couple of the quirks of Part D prescription drug plans.      Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

We started out with the Medicare Advantage Minute during which we learned that the "Final Rule" for MA and Part D drug plans for 2026 has been published. Learn 14 (or fewer) exciting things about what the future holds for those plans. In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" segment we learn exactly how Medicare would cover Kidney Disease Education. This is an awkward way of saying that Medicare will pay to educate people about the ravages of Kidney Disease. Did you know that Massachusetts is one of only three states that is allowed to design their own Medicare supplement plans? Well, they did a really bad job of it and they don't seem to care at all. Finally, when it comes to GLP-1 drugs fight diabetes and also happen to promote weight loss, they may not be as wonderful as hoped. Six out of 10 patients stop taking these drugs before seeing meaningful results and many health insurance companies have stopped covering them.   Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

The Medicare Advantage Minute segment once again illustrates the fact that very few appeals were filed by MA victims of prior authorization refusals. However, the majority of those appeals resulted in reversals of the denials! In "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" we learn how Medicare covers insulin, including the newly created $35 monthly out-of-pocket limit! Moments before recording time a plea for assistance arrived from a victim of the barrage of MA plan brutality that happens to everyone who turns age 65. After hearing a radio interview he decided to emerge from hiding and take a chance on Medicare for the Lazy Man. Finally, How can one appeal a Part D lifetime late enrollment penalty? Just listen to find out! Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

In the Medicare Advantage Minute we (again) read that Dr. Oz plans to scrutinize Medicare Advantage plans to make sure they don't continue to pursue the underhanded tactics, like "upcoding" that have allowed some of them to loot the US Treasury for year after year. In "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" the topic of the day is Inpatient Rehabilitation Care. The rest of the episode consists of correspondence and questions from clients and soon-to-be clients. Just what the content curator ordered! Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

Want to build a powerful revenue share group without burning out? This episode reveals the scalable recruiting blueprint you've been missing.In this high-impact episode of the Agent Attraction fast Start, Jesse Zagorski leads a dynamic training session to kick off 2025 with a bang. Focused on agent attraction, mindset, and scalable recruitment, Jesse and contributors like Steven and Lynea break down real-world strategies to build revenue share—fast.Learn how to create momentum in your recruiting efforts using proven systems, tailored discovery conversations, and scalable leadership techniques. From booking three-way calls to crafting the perfect follow-up message, this episode delivers tactical insights for agents at every experience level.

In the Medicare Advantage Minute, "Another Health System Scales Back Its MA Plan" which will leave Vermont and surrounding New England states with fewer MA plan options. In "Your Medicare Benefits 2025 we learn how Medicare covers inpatient hospital expenses.  Finally, we have a look at the Big Beautiful Bill. In particular we review four elements that, if passed, would directly affect Medicare. Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

In the "Medicare Advantage Minute" segment we learn a little about what Dr. Oz may prioritize when he assumes command of his little corner of the bureaucracy. How about some oxygen? Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is the subject of "Your Medicare Benefits 2025". Finally, have you ever needed to visit a hospital emergency room? Did you wind up leaving in disgust with your medical problem untreated?  As it turns out, somebody measures these things in all 50 states plus DC! Also, the results are less politically biased than we have seen in many other survey results.   Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

Amazon PPC in 2025 doesn't have to be complicated. In this episode of Built by Business, Andy Isom breaks down the simplest ad funnel that still works for profitable growth on Amazon.   You'll learn how to structure your campaigns using a three-stage funnel—discovery, conversion, and defense—while avoiding the over-complication that kills budgets. From auto campaigns to exact match winners, Andy reveals the weekly habits and optimizations his agency uses to lower TACoS and boost profit.   Perfect for brand owners, agency managers, or solo sellers looking to clean up their ad accounts in 2025.   Get your Free Amazon Brand Audit at www.weavos.io or DM Andy "audit" on social.

In the "Medicare Advantage Minute" we have an item detailing a series of accusations about UHC having planted "operatives" in nursing homes. The goal was to dodge big medical claims by manipulating treatment and stopping hospital transfers. Yet to be determined whether there was any collateral damage. On a lighter note, we visit "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" to learn exactly how Medicare might cover humidifiers. A valued client writes in to ask whether a recent disturbing encounter with solidified intestinal contents might drive him to debtor's prison. After detailing the mathematical calculations Medicare will use in covering the medical charges, the excellent protection provided by Medicare and his High Deductible Plan G may surprise you. I was thrilled to receive some correspondence from a happy housewife who requested my best Medicare supplement recommendation for her and her husband.  At least I was thrilled until I learned that they live in Massachusetts, the place with the worst Medicare supplement environment in all of the USA. The fun continues in a future episode so be sure to stay tuned. Finally, an old line property & casualty company brings its Medicare supplement offerings to my portfolio. The first notice I was included regarded a planned rate increase in Nevada. True to form, Plan G was in line for a 28% bump in rates while HDG was due for only 11%. Think about what I have been preaching: 28% of a large number would be a much more painful rate increase than 11% of a much smaller one. Give me High Deductible Plan G every time! Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

In the Medicare Advantage Minute we hit the high points in an article entitled "Medicare Advantage So Far: Five Things To Know!" The bottom line was a bunch of MA plan representatives whining  about what they think was a niggardly increase in their payment schedule from the Treasury. In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" segment we have a very short discussion about hospital beds. Further discussions touched on Bass Ale and finally settled on a lengthy description of the best client I could ever want to have! Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

In the "Medicare Advantage Minute" we go through news article reporting that the majority of MA members are confused. It had some other negatives to report about Medicare Advantage as well In "Your Medicare Benefits 2024 (or maybe 2025)" we learn exactly how Medicare covers in-home hospice care. Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

Patients with Medicare Advantage insurance coverage: rural hospitals are asking themselves whether they can afford to keep accepting them! This is the subject of our "Medicare Advantage Minute" today. In "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" we learn how Medicare would cover home infusion therapy services. Then we spot check some rate increase statistics in order to determine whether inflationary trends are still exerting upward pressure on insurance premiums. They are. Medicare is not allowed to provide and pay for drugs whose only function is weight loss. Some of the newly distributed GLP-1 drugs provide weight loss effects as well as beneficial treatment of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. This causes a high demand for these expensive meds. Finally, we learn what some pinko organization thinks are the best states and worst states for overall health care access. Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

In our MA Minute we scan the article:      Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage; Ill health often leads to a plan switch! Bottom line: if one gets sick, one begins to see how MA plans can cause misery! In today's "Your Medicare Benefits" we learn how and when Medicare will help with Home Health Services. Client Robert from Virginia is unhappy with the level of Medical inflation that has caused his HDG rates to increase 19%. His home state has just enacted a birthday rule whereby Robert can change companies without having to provide evidence of good health. Birthday rules like this are spreading across the land. Insurance companies say they drive up their costs, leading to premium increases. On the other hand, they can allow overburdened people covered by expensive supplements to have an escape hatch.  Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

The temperate rainforests of the West Coast exist because of salmon magic. These fish feed the trees, the trees protect the fish, and everything else that lives under the canopy of the ancient old-growth benefits from this interplay. Protecting these 'salmon forests' from logging and wildfire can have enormous benefits for human life and the climate, according to author Lynda Mapes whose new book is called The Trees are Speaking: Dispatches from the Salmon Forests. And we speak to Tsm'syen scientist Sm'hayetsk Teresa Ryan, about why the key to saving what old-growth is left in Canada could come down to Indigenous leadership. 

In the Medicare Advantage Minute" we hear news about seven prior authorization updates from various locations. Since prior authorizations are a big problem with MA plans, this could be good news for the improvements these plans sorely need! In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" segment we find out how Medicare might cover HIV screenings. What follows is a short description of shopping for the best Medicare Supplement plan at the lowest cost: SIMPLIFIED! One of my insurance companies is good enough to notify me when clients are scheduled for a rate increase. Some of my clients have the very comprehensive Plan G with this company and I read off a list of the rate increases these clients can expect to receive: shocking compared to the one rate increase scheduled for the client with HDG Plan: a $3.50 monthly increase! I'll take that kind of increase all day every day! Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

Send us a textThe search for the perfect strength training program often leads to over-complication, but Jim Wendler—creator of the iconic 5-3-1 program and former elite powerlifter who once squatted 1,000 pounds—makes a compelling case for simplicity. In this episode, Wendler shares how his lifelong commitment to consistent, basic training transformed him from an average athlete into a multi-sport standout and shaped his no-nonsense coaching philosophy. We dive into his current work revamping a small-town high school football program, where his simple, repeatable training approach has turned a struggling team into playoff regulars and state finalists—all without flashy equipment or complex programming. Wendler explains why executing simple movements with perfect form, building muscle methodically, and fostering belief in young athletes leads to outsized results. He also challenges traditional strength dogma—favoring light weights, extended time at consistent loads, and assistance work—proving that “more isn't better, better is better.” Whether you're a coach, athlete, or just looking to get stronger, this conversation will reframe how you think about training. Follow Jim on Instagram @jimwendler and catch his Friday live Q&As on YouTube.Connect with Jim:@jimwendlerwww.jimwendler.comwww.youtube.com/@JimWendlerBook: 5/3/1 - The Simplest and Most Effective Training System for Raw StrengthLink to the Jim Wendler Forum Support the showPRIMAL FOUNDATIONS PODCAST-Instagram: @Tony_PrimalFoundationsWebsite: Primalfoundations.com The Strength Kollective: Download Kettlebell Programs (Click Here)Book a free 30 minutes consultation (Click Here)

My appearance on a Phoenix radio show led to a brief expression of admiration for another guest's revised professional opinion. That, in turn, confused the hostess who expressed consternation that one would make reference to some other guest. Go figure.  I expect an invitation will be issued soon to my new best friend! Meanwhile, in the Medicare Advantage Minute we report on the Department of Justice filing charges against three giant insurance companies. Apparently, they have been paying huge kickbacks to brokerage firms using unscrupulous tactics while pushing victims into MA plans.  In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" segment we take a peek at how Medicare might over screening and treatment for Hepatitis C. Finally, a radio show caller seeking a free book turned out to be a more interesting conversationalist than one might have expected. Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

The Medicare Advantage Minute is pre-empted so that we can spend the time examining the current state of Part D Prescription Drug Plans (PDP).  We also do some speculation about the economic pressures facing these plans and what changes might be necessary for the year 2026. In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" we learn the eligibility requirements and the extent to which Medicare will cover Hepatitis B screening and treatment. Finally, a quiz reveals the healthiest states vs. the unhealthiest states in the USA for older Americans. Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

After a spirited history lesson that finishes our Axis Sally hunk, we enter the "Medicare Advantage Segment". There we learn a little about part of the basis upon which payments by the Federal Government are made to the MA plans. In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" segment we are treated to a very complete explanation of precisely how Medicare reimburses the cost of hearing aids. Finally, Randy is challenged with a quiz concerning which of the states are most favorable and which are least favorable for working mothers.  He needs to sharpen his guessing skills! Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A++)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

First order of business today is a history lesson: Axis Sally gave her last propaganda broadcast this date in 1945. In the Medicare Advantage Minute we learn good news:                          Republicans are waking up to the reality that MA plans are turning on Medicare participants like rabid dogs! How will Medicare cover Hearing & Balance exams? Find out in today's segment drawn from the pages of "Your Medicare Benefits 2024". Quiz for the Podcast Producer: Which are the best and worst states for nurses? Finally, we address one dozen FAQs (frequently asked questions)  about Medicare. According to the Content Creator, this was an outstanding segment!   Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

He launched the first open ended Bitcoin fund in the world, and now, Yves Choueifaty isn't holding back. In this episode of Blockchain Byliens, the TOBAM CEO breaks down why Bitcoin is “the simplest asset in the world,” why he thinks Ethereum will go to 0, and what most people misunderstand about BTC.From the history of the European Central Bank to nation states acquiring Bitcoin and the future of regulation in Europe, Yves brings the sharp perspective of a traditional asset manager and early crypto pioneer.Whether you're a Bitcoin maxi or just starting to question the financial system, this one will make you think twice.

Medicare Advantage Minute:                                                                                   MA plans are the ones squeezing more billions of dollars from the US Government. In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" segment, we learn how Medicare would cover Health & Wellness Education Problems A review of some insurance company rate increase filings (requests) as reported by several states seem to indicate that inflation is still causing upward pressure on insurance premiums. Finally, a sister recommends "Medicare for the Lazy Man" to a potential new client and her husband. Her letter points out an often overlooked point. Those who are age 65+ and covered by an employers group insurance plan have the freedom to enroll in Medicare anytime they think it would be advantageous. Crummy network, substandard benefits or maybe the required contribution is too high. Or for no reason at all.... Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

Interrupting a lengthy run, our usual kick-off feature has been temporarily suspended: No Medicare Advantage Minute article warning new Medicare eligibles about the dangers of MA plans. In our other regular segment we learn how Medicare might cover Gym memberships and fitness programs. Possibly the shortest segment in "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" history!  In Iowa news, a nurse has been sentenced to a stretch in the Big House for allowing a patient under her care to die of neglect. This episode reminded me of those I have helped escape MA plans after they were forced to endure substandard rehab facilities while recovering from surgical procedures. With a Medicare supplement plan, you have complete freedom of choice as to where you seek treatment! I go through a list of seven changes in Medicare for 2025. You would think we already know about all of these! Another guessing game with the Podcast Producer: name the safest and the most dangerous states in America! Finally, I run through a list of Medicare myths! Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

In the "Medicare Advantage Minute" segment, our article of the day has a headline that reads: "The Decline of PPO in Medicare Advantage". When times are tight, MA plans reduce the number of plans with the greatest freedoms. This leads to a discussion of the greatest Medicare supplement plan ever created: High Deductible Plan G. A combination of the finest health insurance protection with the most cost-effective premium rates. Almost everyone who sees it ends up buying one! How about "Your Medicare Benefits 2024"? In that article we find out how glaucoma screenings are covered by Medicare! Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

Article headline featured in Medicare Advantage Minute: Doctors say, "Dealing with Health Insurance is only getting Worse"! The sad story of an ophthalmologist who was driven to despair and forced to sell his practice in order to cope with the extra work caused by insurance requirements. In "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" we learn how Medicare is likely to cover routine foot care plus foot care for diabetics. Then we recount the facts in the heinous murder of Brian Thompson, the 50-year-old CEO of United Healthcare who was gunned down in Manhattan in cold blood. HIPPA: Huge boondoggle adding extra cost to Medical care and enriching shysters everywhere! The cost of this Kennedy-fostered monstrosity is not worth the "privacy" people have been brainwashed into thinking is so imperative: one Medicare specialist's opinion. Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

Lots of chat about Dr. Oz and his plans for the future of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Unfortunately, the articles I prepared fell into what might be a bottomless pit.  In the Medicare Advantage Minute, Democrats sent a nasty letter to Dr. Oz questioning his support for Medicare Advantage and criticizing his substantial holdings in the biggest MA slut: United HealthCare. From the pages of "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" we learn the short story of how Medicare covers flu shots. CMS (the Federal Government) in a magnificent return to sanity ordered that questions catering to Binary, non-Binary and other confused individuals be stricken from Medicare Advantage applications. Finally, a listener whose wife must have badgered him mercilessly, asked whether gym memberships were an included freebie with their Medicare supplement plan. My answer was that a competing product had the benefit they seek but there would be an endless amount of paperwork and insurance foolishness to deal with. He decided to shine it on and hope that his wife forgets the whole thing. We'll see! Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

Let's clear something up right now — if you've been feeling off with your hormones… whether it's bloating, mood swings, poor sleep, stubborn weight, low energy, or unpredictable cycles… there's one simple thing you might be overlooking: PROTEIN. I know, you've probably heard that protein's important. But do you really know why it matters for your hormones? Most women don't — and it's costing them.

During the prelude to our "Medicare Advantage Minute" segment, I erred in identifying the surgeon given credit for the first heart transplant, which was performed in South Africa. Eventually, our subject centered an article with the headline: "Insurers Brace for Continued Medicare Advantage Medical Costs" which was abandoned due to being out of date. In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" we learn about Federally Qualified Health Center Services. The final subject centered on an article listing "The 8 Things That Medicare Does Not Cover" which included a surprising number of items demonstrating trouble with Medicare Advantage plans.  Poetic justice! Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A++)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

"Health Systems Brace for More ... Uncompensated Care"                                            - Medicare Advantage Minute "Fecal Occult Blood Test Screenings" "Flexible Sigmoidoscopy screenings"                                            - Your Medicare Benefits 2024 The rest of this episode is dedicated to those with body mass indexes over 30 and health problems related to excess weight. Medical science has started to provide pharmaceutical solutions. As with most new developments, it will take time for the price to become more affordable.   Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

Medicare Advantage Minute: MA in the headlines...10 recent updates! Your Medicare Benefits 2024: Are routine eye exams covered? How about with diabetes? How about with macular degeneration? How about some correspondence from clients?  Brian wanted some details about the Medicare supplement application process. One important fact is that the insurance company will draw the initial premium right away on the date of approval. Also, after discussing the Medicare situation with friends, he confirmed a fact featured in Medicare for the Lazy Man: Many people are not told about the High Deductible Medicare supplement plan option. Their loss! Finally, an explanation of the fact that Aetna or any other supplement is almost immaterial. Medicare itself does the approvals, the Medicare supplement is just along for the ride. It makes very little difference what company sold you the plan. Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

In Medicare Advantage Minute: we learn about a prestigious study conducted in Boston. The results showed that patients with MA have out-of-pocket expenses that are very close to those with Medicare supplement coverage, in spite of all the crowing about additional free benefits. In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" segment we learn how Medicare covers "enteral" nutrition supplies and equipment. Unfortunately, we never hear a definition of the term "enteral"! In response to a valued client, I share my dissection of the cost advantage of HDG over Plan G. This is an esoteric concept with tangible, real world monetary profits to be enjoyed no matter how much or how little medical treatment is needed. New client Mark wrote an Amazon review of the 2025 edition of MLM. He was surprised to fine out that Amazon rules forbid carrying reviews forward from the prior year's edition. Finally, I stretch Randy's brain with another contest: identify the best and worst states in which to work from home. Hint: unless you have an outdoor swimming pool, your location is not considered to be among the preferred work-at-home sites.  Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

"10 Key Questions Facing Medicare Advantage" is the subject for our Medicare Advantage Minute. More trouble ahead? This is the reason we spend time in every episode warning listeners of MA plan dangers! In "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" we learn about how Emergency Department Services are reimbursed by Medicare. As usual they ignore the fact that my clients, and all responsible Medicare participants, will have acquired a Medicare supplement plan to enhance the Medicare reimbursement amount. Average earnings of Medical Doctors by specialty in an interesting way to decide whether you could have chosen a more lucrative path in life! The lowest earning specialties are: Public Health & Preventive Medicine (lowest at $257K per year) Pediatrics and Family Medicine. Highest earners are: Orthopedic & Ortho Surgery ($543K per year) followed by Radiology, Plastic Surgery and Cardiology out of a total of 29 different branches of medicine.   Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

A whistleblower snitched on an allegedly cheating MA plan, leading to a huge negotiated settlement, in our Medicare Advantage Minute. EKGs, ECGs and how Medicare covers them is the subject of our tribute to: "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" The balance of the episode is given over to an analysis of the recorded and requested Medicare supplement rate increases. Conclusion? Medical inflation is still with us and Medicare supplement rate increases exceeding historical averages will plague the industry for the foreseeable future. Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

Medicare Advantage Minute: MA stocks soared following the 2024 election. The implication is that the new administration is more friendly to the evil Medicare Advantage plans. I am not convinced that is true and I have faith that Medicare supplement plans will remain available for responsible, discriminating Medicare participants! DME: Durable Medical Equipment is paid for by Medicare under certain circumstances. Very important: make sure the supplier is enrolled in Medicare! Tragedy strikes Medicare for the Lazy Man: Alert reader Dominick Regina noticed that all of the many customer reviews earned by MLM 2024 were missing from MLM 2025. He thought it was a mistake until I explained. Every year the book starts out with no reviews at all. I then hope and pray that the first bunch of readers are inclined to tell others about their beneficial experience via customer reviews! Which are the best and worst states when it comes to childrens' health? Typical of our experience with WalletHub surveys, those in conservative states take it in the shorts! Two of the many reasons one is likely to be very happy with a Plan HDG purchase over a Plan G: 1) The insured will only pay the low, low HDG premium, socking away the savings in case they are needed! 2) Future rate increases are likely to be smaller and less frequent if historic trends hold true.  Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

We can all tell our story and it can feel helpful to do so at times. We feel seen and heard, our experience recognized by another person as valid and real-to-us.  But what seems even more helpful is sharing what's beneath the story. Going to the simplest, most immediate thing. Something more like how it The post EP349: Where does it hurt? Asking the simplest, most direct question appeared first on Dr. Amy Johnson.

The Medicare Advantage Minute points out more trouble for Medicare Advantage plans. Hospitals have seen increasingly aggressive denials of payments with every expectation of more denial pressure to come! In Your Medicare Benefits 2024 we learn how Medicare covers doctor services. No secret, their fees are Part B expenses. Finally, we hear from Linda, wife of a happy MLM Medicare supplement client. Two years away from Medicare age herself, she is concerned because her favorite hospital and long-time doctor have been deemed "out of network" due to a merger or an acquisition. Turns out she has a PPO plan, not an HMO. Even though these providers are "out-of-network" they are not out-of-bounds to Linda. For a somewhat less robust insurance coverage she will still be able to use them at will. Two years from now, with original Medicare plus a supplement, her network concerns should be a thing of the past. I am looking forward to helping Linda join her husband as another happy client! Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A++)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

If social media feels like this big scary thing you're supposed to be doing for your cash-based practice—but you either avoid it altogether or overthink it so much that nothing gets posted—this episode is going to help. I'm breaking down the easiest way to start showing up online without feeling like it's a full-time job or like you have to become an Instagram influencer overnight. We're talking about my go-to 3-post formula (yep, just 3 types of posts: educational, client wins, and a little personal storytime), how to batch and schedule your content in under 2 hours a week, and why you really only need *one* platform to start with. If you've ever said, “I don't know what to post,” or “I feel awkward on camera,” or “This all just seems like too much,” you're not alone—and you're definitely not doing it wrong. Let's make this social media thing feel way more doable (and maybe even... fun?).--Follow me on Instagram: @drmorganmeese | Join my Facebook Group: DPT to CEO | Ready to start your own cash based practice? Let's talk! morganmeese.com/bookacall |MUSIC: We Are The Best Team! by WinnieTheMoog Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6235-we-are-the-best-team- License:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Like our content? Buy us a coffee!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.buymeacoffee.com/buymorgancoffee⁠

The government has proposed more crackdowns on Medicare Advantage marketing and agent payments. We list these proposals in the Medicare Advantage Minute. In "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" we learn how Medicare is likely to cover kidney dialysis services and supplies. Then we present an editorial that compares and contrasts the annual celebrations that are held for medical professionals. Were all of those years of med school, internship and residency really worth it? Finally, the listener will hear some solid evidence proving that HDG is a much more cost effective supplement plan than regular Plan G. Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

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Medicare Advantage Minute: The Feds propose "health equity" mandates that will address a couple of the worst elements of MA plans...for poor people only! What about all of the non-poor victims of Medicare Advantage plans? In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" we learn all about kidney dialysis for children. These victims of ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease) are eligible for Medicare coverage in spite of their youth due to a special clause in the Medicare regulations. New clients are disappointed to hear the wife's primary care physician (or the staff) assert that the practice will not accept patients covered by supplement plans. In the opinion of one expert, there is a misunderstanding or possibly a deliberate attempt to discourage patients with supplement plans. If there is an interesting explanation to this quandary, it will be presented in the future. Client Howard expresses concern about the future of Medicare supplement in light of recent political events. I expressed confidence that there will be a secure future for the best coverage available in the Medicare-verse. Finally, a situation that had been brewing for some time came to a head: a large chain of hospitals & doctors failed to renew their contract with BC/BS of Texas.    On the 7th of April they patched things up and renewed their vows. Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A++)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

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The Federal Government, specifically CMS, proposed some rule changes for MA plans. We list ten of them in the Medicare Advantage Minute. Your Medicare Benefits 2024: This segment tells us how Medicare will cover laboratory and non-laboratory diagnostic tests. An inquisitive prospective client named Jim has studied legal insurance documents and has a million questions to ask. A 50+ year veteran of the health insurance biz is able to field almost all of them without too much difficulty. However, Jim has a revelation during one Q & A session. Apparently, the excellent benefits of High Deductible Plan G had not been adequately explained to him until today. Finally, we take the WalletHub quiz to learn which they think are the healthiest and unhealthiest cities in the USA. Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+)                   Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2025; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers. Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.

TUNE IN TO LEARN:  "We don't rise to the level of our goals. We fall to the level of our systems."   Ever heard this quote?  This profound truth, dating back to Stoic philosophy and championed by modern thinkers like James Clear, exposes why so many of us struggle to achieve our aspirations despite our best intentions.  The distinction is crucial: goals are simply desired outcomes – writing that book, building a business, achieving fitness – while systems are the daily routines and processes that actually lead us there. Without robust systems, our goals remain distant dreams rather than achievable realities.  On today's podcast we talk about the simplest yet most effective system to make sure you goals meet reality. It's the most powerful system-building tool at your disposal!  From those who consistently exercise for decades or maintain healthy eating habits to executives who avoid burnout - this pattern of success is universal. The world grows increasingly noisy and demanding, making deliberate system-building more essential than ever.   What systems are you using today?  Take the challenge: identify your key aspirations and create a system for each one based on today's episode learnings.  Remember, we don't magically rise to our goals – we fall to the level of our systems. Make yours exceptional!   Text Me Your Thoughts and IdeasSupport the show Brought to you by Angela Shurina EXECUTIVE & OPTIMAL PERFORMANCE COACH

What if the path to passive income was literally stacked behind your local warehouse? In this episode, John Wilker joins Russ and Joey to reveal how he turned discarded pallets and overlooked materials into a thriving side hustle generating $2,000+ every morning and how you can, too.With no employees, no warehouse, and minimal overhead, John walks you through the Simplest Biz model: a high-margin, low-complexity business you can scale or keep lean to match your lifestyle goals. Learn how he sources products for free, builds buyer relationships, and turns recycling profits into serious passive income.Top three things you will learn: -Why pallets are the perfect product-How to keep your business simple -Scale or stay leanAbout Our Guest:John Wilker is a seasoned entrepreneur who has helped thousands unlock financial freedom through simple, actionable steps. His approach takes the complexity out of business strategy and makes it easy for anyone to succeed.John's experience spans decades of success in pallet recycling, a high-return, low-cost business that doesn't require inventory, warehouses, or employees. His company, The Simplest Biz, teaches everyday people how to build income streams with minimal investment.Connect with John Wilker:-Website - https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/thesimplestbizBook Your Free Passive Income Game Plan Session:-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/freecallThe Self Storage Investing Podcast:-https://selfstorageinvesting.com/our-podcasts/Turn Active Income Into Passive Income:-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/piosWealth Without Wall Street New Book:-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/newbookJoin Our Next Inner Circle Live Event:-https://www.wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/live-Promo Code: PODCASTIBC Webinar:-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/ibcApply to Join the Passive Income Mastermind:-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/wwws-passive-income-mastermindJoin the Community:-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/communityTake the Financial Freedom Analyzer:-https://wealthwithoutwallstreet.com/quizDiscover Your Path to Financial Freedom: -

In this episode, we chat with Robbie Sondag, the creator of Family Moments, about his journey from Children's Pastor to full-time YouTuber. He shares his homeschool experience, the challenges Christian parents face in 2025, and practical tips for making family devotional time engaging for all ages. Plus, learn how families can use Family Moments as a fun and meaningful faith resource! Show notes are at https://www.4onemore.com/305

Are quick-fix health trends setting you up for burnout? Eugene Trufkin reveals why most people fail with trendy diets & workouts. Also diving into how aligning diet, movement, & mindset significantly transforms your well-being uncovering the power of biodiverse nutrition, nervous system management, & sustainable habits for long-term vitality. Learn the fundamentals of sustainable health & more on today's episode, “4 Simplest Pillars of Health Decoded” Meet our guest Eugene is a root cause health advocate with 20 years of clinical experience in drug-free approaches to metabolic & hormonal health, lifestyle disorders, biodynamic farming, organic nutrition, & fat loss. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine. A Certified Nutritionist & Personal Trainer (NASM), he is also certified in Postural Correction & Injury Prevention, as well as Holistic Lifestyle Coaching (CHEK Institute). Eugene is the author of Anti-Factory Farm Shopping Guide & Laws of Aesthetics Thank you to our partners Outliyr Biohacker's Peak Performance Shop: get exclusive discounts on cutting-edge health, wellness, & performance gear Ultimate Health Optimization Deals: a roundup article of all the best current deals on technology, supplements, systems and more Gain mental clarity, energy, motivation, and focus with the FREE Outliyr Nootropics Mini-Course The simple, guided, and actionable Outliyr Longevity Challenge helps you unlock your longevity potential, slow biological aging, and maximize your healthspan Key takeaways Discover core health values early to guide lifestyle choices & avoid trial-and-error mistakes Learn how early life experiences with nature & family shape lifelong health habits Understand how modern work-life imbalances lead to chronic stress & health issues Explore misconceptions about hunter-gatherer lifestyles & their impact on modern health Focus on movement, nutrition, nervous system management & aligning actions with core values Use regular, intense physical activity tailored to goals as a key component of health Choose organic & biodynamic foods while understanding misleading labels Prioritize sleep & stress management to maintain a healthy nervous system & biological balance Live according to true values to reduce stress & prevent maladaptive behaviors Recognize the limits of quick fixes & address root causes of health issues Episode Highlights 6:43 Core Values & Health Landscape in America 12:18 The 4 Pillars of Health 46:50 Diet & Home Cooking Savings 01:15:32 Pasture-Raised Organic vs. Non-Organic Links Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/sz6Ow2EQN-k  Full episode show notes: mindbodypeak.com/202 Connect with Nick on social media Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Easy ways to support Subscribe Leave an Apple Podcast review Suggest a guest Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know in the show notes above and one of us will get back to you! Be an Outliyr, Nick

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