In the MLM Medicare Advantage Minute we address the following:

"Insurers Brought In $50 Billion Through Questionable Diagnoses!"

It's an old story that never seems to end; evidence is that MA plans are fabricating "proof" of the rotten health of many of their clients, thereby earning larger payments from the US Treasury! This is known as "Upcoding".

In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" we take a look at Cardiac Rehab and how Medicare would cover that if your heart problems required serious medical intervention.

Then we read a list of the top 20 hospitals in the US which have maintained pricing transparency. In my opinion, that is the last item on the mind of someone who requires hospitalization!

Toni King fields a question: Should I purchase a Medicare supplement or Medicare Advantage plan?

In the view of this reporter there is only one answer to that question.

A client writes to ask what his Medicare supplement's next premium increase is likely to be and whether it would be time to do some shopping for a better price on a different plan, maybe using the Nevada Birthday rule?

Finally, consider the likely increase characteristics with Plan G as opposed to High Deductible Plan G as the years pass.

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"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.

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In our Medicare Advantage Minute for today we take it to the enemy with, "Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Fall Again!"

An excerpt from "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" explains the coverage available for Medicare participants who need artificial eyes or limbs.

Evidence of inflation in the health insurance arena: a list of the Medicare plans which have filed for rate increases in various states.

Finally, Jim checks in again with advice from his employer's group insurance agent. Good advice, generally speaking!

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"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.

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Medicare Advantage Minute:

Humana's profit prospects dim as star ratings drop off a cliff! Their clients in four+ star rated plans fall from 94% to 25%.

The exciting excerpt from "Your Medicare Benefits 2024" addresses Ambulatory Surgical Centers.

Finally, a discussion of one source of potential food contamination devolves into a wide-ranging discussion of the state of freedoms in America.

Free association? You be the judge!

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"MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2024; Simplest & Easiest Guide Ever!" on Amazon.com. Return to leave a short customer review & help future readers.

Official website: https://www.MedicareForTheLazyMan.com.