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!

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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.

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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.