Maximize Your Medicare Podcast

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jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 01 Jan 2016 18:55:00 +0000

This is the NEW link to subscribe to the podcast. We needed it to be available everywhere, and Feedburner was a bit limiting.
iTunes working within hours.

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MYM Podcast 38: 2016 Edition Released

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Unknown) — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 23:14:00 +0000

The 2016 Edition of Maximize Your Medicare is available NOW. Is a new edition really necessary? Yep.

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MYM Podcast 37: Medigap Affected by the Doc Fix

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 08 Apr 2015 15:23:00 +0000

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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MYM Podcast 36: The "Doc Fix" and Medicare

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 21 Mar 2015 16:20:00 +0000

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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MYM Podcast 35: Supreme Court, PPACA, and Medicare

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Sat, 07 Mar 2015 19:34:00 +0000

The PPACA is facing a Supreme Court challenge. A plain-spoken English explanation of the case, and lessons for Medicare beneficiaries.

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MYM Podcast 34: Genworth, Long-Term Care insurance, and Medicare

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 06 Mar 2015 15:00:00 +0000

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.

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MYM Podcast 33: Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period Ends Feb 14

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 15:02:00 +0000

You can disenroll in Medicare Advantage, but time is running out....

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LIVE on YouTube: #Medicare Procrastination Station

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:22:00 +0000

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.

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MYM Podcast 32: My interview on NPR Atlanta

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 13:13:00 +0000

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....

Listen to the podcast here.

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MYM Podcast 31: Radio Interview KFNN Phoenix

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 04:38:00 +0000

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....

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MYM Podcast 30: The Maggie Linton Show on SIrius XM

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 05 Nov 2014 14:22:00 +0000

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!

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MYM Podcast 29: Radio Interview, Annual Election Period Edition

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Mon, 03 Nov 2014 13:00:00 +0000

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.

Listen to the podcast here.

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MYM Podcast 28: Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) and Rx

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 16:17:00 +0000

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.

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MYM Podcast 27: What Happens If My Medicare Benefits Change Mid-Year???

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Wed, 13 Aug 2014 01:42:00 +0000

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.

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MYM Podcast 26: How to Get Started on Medicare

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 01 Aug 2014 15:25:00 +0000

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):

B. Click here.

FREE Android App: Maximize Your Medicare 2014

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 31 Jul 2014 16:23:00 +0000

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.

MYM Podcast 25: Don't Give Away This FREE Medicare Option

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 22 Jun 2014 18:47:00 +0000

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.

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MYM Podcast 24: Veterans Administration (VA) and Medicare

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 05:52:00 +0000

The VA Debacle and Medicare
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.

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MYM Podcast 23: Just the FAQs

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 20:49:00 +0000

"I Don't Know Where to Start"
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

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.

I need to charge because the host charges me, and I want to keep the spammers out.

Listen to me speak about the webcast:

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PPV Live Video Program: Medicare For Everyone, June 16 5PM EDT

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Fri, 06 Jun 2014 20:04:00 +0000

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.

Just click here to register.

I need to charge because the host charges me, and I want to keep the spammers out.

MYM Podcast 22: How to Help Our Aging Parents

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 01:20:00 +0000

"What Can We Do For Our Aging Parents?"
I got asked this question, and many related questions, on an internet radio station.
Even if you want to help a senior parent, it is difficult to know where to begin. I make suggestions on how to start, and what to ask.

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MYM Podcast 21: Guest Susan Im, Immigration Attorney and Asian-American Advocate

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Thu, 15 May 2014 21:21:00 +0000

I Know Her as "Sue," But She's An Adult Now...
We talk about Susan's professional practice in Immigration Law, and let her talk to how the process currently plays out. She also talks about a variety of outreach programs for minorities and newcomers to the U.S. Website: www.imlaw.biz

I remind her (opaquely) that I used to call her when we were younger (we attended college together), and she never picked up the phone....good thing she still has a good sense of humor.

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MYM Podcast 20: Guest Brian Sheridan, Occupational Therapist and owner, Level11 Physical Therapy

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 06 May 2014 18:07:00 +0000

Guest: Brian Sheridan, Owner of Level11 Physical Therapy
We talk about Brian's personal history, his full-time use of a wheelchair, and how it led to his career as owner of Level11 Physical Therapy. There is more information about different types of Physical Therapy clinics, and some ways to reach him. www.level11pt.com is the website of his practice.

Enlightening stuff, and some hints on what to look for if/when you require physical therapy.

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MYM Podcast 19: Guest Deb St. Hilaire, author of Divaluation

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 29 Apr 2014 12:59:00 +0000

This Just In: Women Fill Lots of Roles
I spoke with Deborah St. Hilaire, author of Divaluation, and life coach. We talked about the many, many, many different roles that a working female plays, weirdly made more extreme by the progress made by those women who can.

I learned a lot, Deb mentions that she has ways for people facing similar issues to connect. Good stuff. We will do it again when she launches her online radio station.

You can listen to this episode here.
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MYM Podcast 18: Radio Interview WNPV with George Toth, CFP

jae@maximizeyourmedicare.com (Anonymous) — Tue, 22 Apr 2014 20:36:00 +0000

Radio Interview, April 21, 2014
Every financial planner has his/her own perspectives. You can listen to my comments on Medicare here. The focus is on correct enrollment, and the penalties that can occur.

You can listen to this episode here.
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