Maximize Your Medicare Podcast

The 2016 Edition of Maximize Your Medicare is available NOW. Is a new edition really necessary? Yep. Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast click HERE. Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

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 Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast click HERE.Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

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. Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast click HERE.Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

The PPACA is facing a Supreme Court challenge. A plain-spoken English explanation of the case, and lessons for Medicare beneficiaries. Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast click HERE.Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

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. Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast click HERE.Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

You can disenroll in Medicare Advantage, but time is running out.... Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast click HERE.Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

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. Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast here: Click here to SubscribeFurther information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

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.... Listen to the podcast here. Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast here: Click here to SubscribeFurther information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

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! Listen to the podcast here. Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast here: Click here to SubscribeFurther information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

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. Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast here: Click here to SubscribeFurther information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

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. Listen to the podcast here. Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast here: Click here to SubscribeFurther information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

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. Listen to the podcast here. Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast here: Click here to SubscribeFurther information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

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. Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

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. Listen to the podcast here. Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast here: Click here to Subscribe Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

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. Listen to the podcast here. Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast here: Click here to Subscribe Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

"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: Subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare Podcast here: Click here to Subscribe Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

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. Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

"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. You can subscribe to this podcast here.Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

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. You can subscribe to this podcast here.Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

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. You can subscribe to this podcast here.Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com

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. You can subscribe to this podcast here.Further information can be found on the official website: http://www.maximizeyourmedicare.com