# medicare advantage (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover medicare advantage. Page: Feed: --- ## [Ep. 987 - TWO ABSOLUTELY CRITICAL ELEMENTS OF YOUR MEDICARE DECISIONS!](https://medicareforthelazyman.podbean.com/e/episode-987/) _2026-08-21 · Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast_ MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: CRITICAL ELEMENT #1: 3 SIGNS THAT MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MAY NOT BE THE RIGHT PLAN FOR YOU! CRITICAL ELEMENT #2: A HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLAN G LOWERS PREMIUMS FOR HEALTHY RETIREES WHO RARELY NEED CARE! Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by: "MEDICARE FOR THE LAZY MAN 2026; SIMPLEST & EASIEST GUIDE EVER!" "MEDICARE… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ht7i23azqaiiuwef/2026-08-11-MLM-D_R_-_B_intro8tafh.mp3) ## [Ep. 986 - GET YOUR SHOPPING LIST READY; MEDICARE HAS LOTS OF GOODIES THAT ARE FREE FOR THE TAKING!](https://medicareforthelazyman.podbean.com/e/episode-986/) _2026-08-19 · Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast_ MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: UNITED HEALTHCARE WITHDREW SOME PLANS FROM 225 COUNTIES; AETNA DID THE SAME IN 160 COUNTIES. RURAL COUNTIES HAVE BEEN HARDEST HIT! 18 THINGS MEDICARE GIVES YOU FOR FREE A VALUED CLIENT ENDURES A NEAR DEATH EXPERIENCE AND GIVES HIS AGENT CREDIT FOR A MIRACULOUS OUTCOME. HOWEVER, HIS AGENT HAS ONE BURNING QUESTION ABOUT THE MATH INVOLVED IN HIS CLAIM. Contact me at:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/n9kd8mz2cxwy48w8/2026-08-11-MLM-D_R_-_A_introb3ph9.mp3) ## [Ep. 985 - HEALTHCARE IS NOT THE SAME THING AS HEALTH INSURANCE; LEARN IT, LIVE IT!](https://medicareforthelazyman.podbean.com/e/episode-985/) _2026-08-17 · Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast_ MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: FIVE INSURANCE COMPANIES ARE STEPPING BACK FROM MEDICARE ADVANTAGE. DOES MEDICARE COVER THE RSV VACCINE? HEALTH CARE VS. HEALTH INSURANCE: SOME PEOPLE NEED TO LEARN THAT THERE IS A DIFFERENCE! WHAT DO SOME PROGNOSTICATORS THINK WILL HAPPEN TO MEDICARE COSTS NEXT YEAR? PART B MONTHLY PREMIUM IS PREDICTED TO INCREASE 3.5% OR $6.60 PER MONTH TO $209.50. PART B ANNUAL… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/gkdqwwmh5gi9u3rh/2026-08-06-MLM-D_R_-_B_intro9w5xo.mp3) ## [Ep.984 - EVER WANTED TO FRENCH-KISS A GILA MONSTER? IT MIGHT BE MEDICINAL!](https://medicareforthelazyman.podbean.com/e/episode-984/) _2026-08-14 · Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast_ MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: 25 HEALTH SYSTEMS HAVE NOW DROPPEDMEDICARE ADVANTAGE; 2.9 MILLION PARTICIPANTS MAY HAVE TO SWITCH PLANS! IN THE LAST THREE YEARS 90 HOSPITALS AND HEALTH SYSTEMS HAVE TERMINATED SOME OR ALL OF THEIR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE CONTRACTS. LIZARD SALIVA, SPECIFICALLY THAT FROM THE GILA MONSTER, TURNS OUT TO BE THE ORIGINAL SOURCE OF GLP-1 THAT WAS USEFUL AS A MEDICAL COMPOUND.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/et9g3segdugk8xi2/2026-08-06-MLM-D_R_-_A_introbace8.mp3) ## [Ep. 983 - LOOKING AT A JOINT REPLACEMENT? MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MAY HURT EVEN MORE!](https://medicareforthelazyman.podbean.com/e/episode-983/) _2026-08-12 · Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast_ MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: THE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE COVERAGE GAP THAT COSTS RETIREES THOUSANDS AFTER JOINT REPLACEMENT! MEDICARE PAYS FOR AN AMBULANCE ONLY WHEN OTHER TRANSPORTATION THREATENS YOUR HEALTH. ANALYSIS OF RATE INCREASE REPORTS ILLUSTRATES ONCE AGAIN THAT HDG HAS THE SMALLEST INCREASES. CONSUMPTION OF COFFEE MAY LOWER HEART DISEASE RISK. EVEN MASS QUANTITIES? FINALLY, WE READ A LIST OF… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cnytpa8r5tmsyzbm/2026-08-04-MLM-D_R_-_B_intro92d9j.mp3) ## [Ep 982 - HEY TUBBY! ARE YOU PLANNING TO JUMP ON THE "BRIDGE" GLP-1 DISCOUNT PILOT PROGRAM?](https://medicareforthelazyman.podbean.com/e/episode-982/) _2026-08-10 · Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast_ MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: LEAVE YOUR MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN'S NETWORK AND IT CAN REFUSE TO PAY, LEAVING YOU WITH THE FULL BILL FOR OUT-OF-NETWORK TREATMENT. THE GLP-1 BRIDGE TRIAL PROGRAM: HERE IS A LIST OF "CATCHES" FOR WHICH TO WATCH OUT. NEBRASKA BEGINS A PURGE OF THE MEDICAID RECIPIENTS AS WORK RULES KICK IN. Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/89r2cccyupttv9n4/2026-08-04-MLM-D_R_-_A_intro9whpt.mp3) ## [Ep. 981 - CLIENT SAVED FROM LIFETIME OF KIDNEY DIALYSIS; AGENT LAUDS SELF AS HERO!](https://medicareforthelazyman.podbean.com/e/episode-981/) _2026-08-07 · Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast_ EJNOY THE FUN WHEN AI CREATES THE CONTENT FOR A PODCAST EPISODE! THIS CONTENT INCLUDES A SERIES OF SHORT MEDICARE ADVANTAGE STORIES, SOME GOOFBALL QUESTIONS AND A SET OF SERIOUS MEDICARE QUESTIONS. CORRECTION: ILLINOIS TOWNSHIPS ARE TYPICALLY 36 SQ. MILES RATHER THAN ONLY 6 AS I MISTAKENLY SAID. Contact me at: DBJ@MLMMailbag.com (Most severe critic: A+) Visit us on: BabyBoomer.ORG Inspired by:… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rpdhrver8bfia8xj/2026-07-30-MLM-D_R_-_B_intro87n2t.mp3) ## [Ep. 980 - INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS CAN BE A VERY CURIOUS AND NOSY BUNCH!](https://medicareforthelazyman.podbean.com/e/episode-980/) _2026-08-05 · Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast_ MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: WHEN A MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN DROPS YOU, YOU GET A GUARANTEED RIGHT TO BUY ANY MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT POLICY. MEDICARE PAYS FOR SHORT TERM SKILLED CARE BUT NOT FOR A LONG TERM CUSTODIAL NURSING HOME STAY. INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS ASKED A STRANGE QUESTION PERTAINING TO MY NEW CLIENTS, A MARRIED COUPLE WITH A VERY VAMILIAR NAME. FINALLY, WE LIST THE STATES THAT HAVE GAINED,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9wbhurgvhfxid6pk/2026-07-30-MLM-D_R_-_A_intro84w62.mp3) ## [Ep. 979 - WORST CASE SCENARIO: IS IT WISE TO DO A PLAN CHANGE FROM HIGH DEDUCTIBLE?](https://medicareforthelazyman.podbean.com/e/episode-979/) _2026-08-03 · Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast_ FACING A FUTURE OF VERY EXPENSIVE MEDICAL TREATMENT, HAVING ENJOYED THE FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLANS FOR OVER A DECADE, WHAT DO THE OPTIONS LOOK LIKE IF A CHANGE TO ANY OTHER PLAN WERE POSSIBLE? A VALUED CLIENT WONDERS WHY NOBODY AT HIS MEDICARE SUPPLEMENT INSURANCE COMPANY COULD BE REACHED BY TELEPHONE. I SUGGESTED THE REASON MIGHT HAVE SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE CALENDAR: IT WAS… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/d39nmm7fjyvu2fig/2026-07-28-MLM-D_R_-_B_intro7983m.mp3) ## [Ep. 978 - HOW MUCH FORGETFULNESS IS NORMAL? WHEN SHOULD YOU SEE A DOCTOR?](https://medicareforthelazyman.podbean.com/e/episode-978/) _2026-07-31 · Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast_ I ASKED AI TO CREATE SOME NEWS STORIES AND OTHER INTERESTING MEDICARE RELATED CONTENT FOR THE AMUSEMENT OF THE AUDIENCE TODAY. SUBJECTS CREATED ARE AS FOLLOWS: PLAN SHRINKAGE; HOSPITALS QUIETLY WALKING AWAY FROM MA PLANS: PRIOR AUTHORIZATION GETS A PARTIAL FACELIFT: AI IS NOW DENYING YOUR CARE AND GETTING SUED FOR IT! NEXT COME SOME AI CREATED MEDICARE Q & A. FINALLY, ENJOY A REPORT ON… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4s9tt7sbjt585cdt/2026-07-28-MLM-D_R_-_A_introbvy71.mp3) ## [Unlimited Mobile Internet, One V-SIM (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/YtWpmy1ulfSf) _2026-07-31 · **Sponsored**_ Automatically switches across T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon; no throttling, no contract. ## [Ep. 977 - SHALL WE REHABILITATE A CLINICAL TERM UNFAIRLY LABELED A PEJORATIVE BY THE WOKE ?](https://medicareforthelazyman.podbean.com/e/episode-977/) _2026-07-29 · Medicare For The Lazy Man Podcast_ MEDICARE ADVANTAGE MINUTE: IN A HEALTHY YEAR A MEDICARE ADVANTAGE YEAR CAN SAVE YOU $2640. IN A CANCER YEAR IT CAN COST YOU $9250. SUSIE HAS FRIENDS THAT PURCHASED EXPENSIVE PLAN G RATHER THAN MY RECOMMENDED, MUCH LESS COSTLY HIGH DEDUCTIBLE PLAN G. HER FRIENDS TURN OUT TO BE CONTOL FREAKS! MY FRIEND BOB'S WIFE HAS A PDP (PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN) THAT CHANGED THE COVERAGE OF SOME DRUGS IN ITS… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dns9x45rs4tpsbid/2026-07-23-MLM-D_R_-_B_intro9itch.mp3) ## [Medicare and acupuncture](https://paulsheldon.libsyn.com/medicare-and-acupuncture) _2025-12-11 · Maximizing Medicare with Paul Sheldon_ "Gospel" means Good News. Medicare and acupuncture. Part B and when acupuncture is covered. Plan G and increasing deductible in 2026. Farxiga. Useful website: pharmacychecker.com . Dealing with Social Security. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/paulsheldon/Paul_Sheldon_338_Airdate_120625_final_show.mp3?dest-id=1190222) ## [A Thanksgiving Message](https://paulsheldon.libsyn.com/a-thanksgiving-message) _2025-12-11 · Maximizing Medicare with Paul Sheldon_ Thanksgiving special. God enjoys when we give thanks. Jesus died for our sins. Biden Harris Inflation Reduction Act. Mark Cuban and his website: CostPlusDrugs.com. Deductible increases coming up. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/paulsheldon/Paul_Sheldon_337_Airdate_112925_final_show.mp3?dest-id=1190222) ## [A look at Medishare](https://paulsheldon.libsyn.com/a-look-at-medishare) _2025-12-11 · Maximizing Medicare with Paul Sheldon_ A look at Medishare. Individual Health plan rates. Obama Care price increases. Whether health good or bad, rates are the same. Long term care insurance. Saving real people money. Retired real estate agent saves over $7000/year. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/paulsheldon/Paul_Sheldon_336_Airdate_112225_final_show.mp3?dest-id=1190222) ## [Cutting commisions on drug plans](https://paulsheldon.libsyn.com/cutting-commisions-on-drug-plans) _2025-12-11 · Maximizing Medicare with Paul Sheldon_ Cutting commisions on drug plans. Insurance companies no longer paying to sign people up. Skin substitue spending is up. Legal issues and reimbursement schemes. Why Aetna focusing on provider experience. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/paulsheldon/Paul_Sheldon_335_Airdate_111525_final_show.mp3?dest-id=1190222) ## [Fewer companies offering drug plans.](https://paulsheldon.libsyn.com/fewer-companies-offering-drug-plans) _2025-12-11 · Maximizing Medicare with Paul Sheldon_ Fewer companies offering drug plans. Price increases coming in 2026, max $50/year. 2027: May not have any drug plans. Government subsidies going away, Insurance companies may have to subsidize. Medicare Supplement Plan price increases. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/paulsheldon/Paul_Sheldon_334_Airdate_110825_final_show.mp3?dest-id=1190222) ## [Which drug plan is #1 for you?](https://paulsheldon.libsyn.com/which-drug-plan-is-1-for-you) _2025-12-11 · Maximizing Medicare with Paul Sheldon_ Which drug plan is #1 for you? Open enrollment time. Biden Inflation Reduction Act spent too much money on Green Energy and Climate change funding. Drug plans cutting commision to $0. Client stories: Customer save over 13K/yr. Rise in cancer possibly due to obesity. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/paulsheldon/Paul_Sheldon_333_Airdate_110125_final_show.mp3?dest-id=1190222) ## [The Good & Bad of Medicare](https://paulsheldon.libsyn.com/the-good-bad-of-medicare) _2025-12-11 · Maximizing Medicare with Paul Sheldon_ The Good & Bad of Medicare. Client email shares their story about Medicare HMOs and they weren't interested in Medicare Advantage plan feeling it was substandard care. Advantage plans bring in more money but aren't that good for the client. Special Enrollment period. HRA: Health Reimbursement Arrangement. MFN: Most Favored Nation clause. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/paulsheldon/Paul_Sheldon_332_Airdate_102525_final_show.mp3?dest-id=1190222) ## [Which companies are selling Medicare Advantage plans?](https://paulsheldon.libsyn.com/which-companies-are-selling-medicare-advantage-plans) _2025-12-11 · Maximizing Medicare with Paul Sheldon_ Paul has trouble with his hearing and shares a story about earwax. Which companies are selling Medicare Advantage plans? Kaiser Workers on strike. New prescription drug website: TrumpRX.com. GoodRx and generic drugs. Real life couple suffers from health issues. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/paulsheldon/Paul_Sheldon_331_Airdate_101825_final_show.mp3?dest-id=1190222) ## [Changes to Drug Plans](https://paulsheldon.libsyn.com/changes-to-drug-plans) _2025-12-11 · Maximizing Medicare with Paul Sheldon_ Changes to Drug Plans. Medicare News: Insurance Commissioner Javier Bacerra. Effects on Drug Plans because of Biden's Inflation Reduction Act. Insurance Companies asked to subsidize costs, said no and left CA. Medicare Advantage PPO - no more in 2026. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/paulsheldon/Paul_Sheldon_330_Airdate_101125_final_show.mp3?dest-id=1190222) ## [Watch chovy live code (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NSfrN4dKLh91) _2025-12-11 · **Sponsored**_ Join Mosh Coding streams with collaborative screen sharing and remote control, open source. ## [PPOs for vision care](https://paulsheldon.libsyn.com/ppos-for-vision-care) _2025-10-25 · Maximizing Medicare with Paul Sheldon_ PPOs for vision care. Medicare. Long term care is not covered. ETTDBC (Eating, toileting, transfering, dressing, bathing, continence) Life Insurance - it only gets more expensive as we age. Long Term care Insurance - may need a minimum of $200/day benefits. Real life appointment: Couple save over $500/month! [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/paulsheldon/Paul_Sheldon_329_Airdate_100425_final_show.mp3?dest-id=1190222)