Jae'$ Corner Podcast

Expert Contributor and Observation Status

You can see me and my comments, as well as my answers to questions from readers online: http://www.mymedicareanswers.com. Interesting site, powered by Humana, Inc, the nation's second largest carrier of Medicare Advantage plans. I am one of 6 Expert panelists asked to contribute. I can say that the site isn't a marketing tool of Humana's offerings, but rather, it's a good site with unbiased information.

You can also hear the latest and (not greatest) update on Observation Status, an important term that Medicare beneficiaries must clearly understand.

You can listen to Podcast 15 here.

You can subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare podcast here.

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

Sorry for the delay

I have been very busy with clients: I return with a recording of my interview this past Saturday. Next podcast will be soon, because March 31st is an important date, for a variety of reasons.

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You can subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare podcast here.

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

Thanks to David Holland's Real Money

David hosts a radio talk show in central Florida, and we had a very enjoyable conversation about Medicare.

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You can subscribe to the Maximize Your Medicare podcast here.

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

If You Require Substantial Medical Care....

The total out-of-pocket expenses can exceed the difference in premium. Many people believe that they cannot make a change in coverage if this happens to you. That is not quite right, but you will need to think of a number of different issues. That said, the financial difference may make it worth the effort.

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Send me your questions: jae [at] maximizeyourmedicare [dot] com

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

Rather than talking to myself...

You can hear my interview on Healthline, a radio show on WSGW AM790, with host Art Lewis. He is a Medicare beneficiary, and a very knowledgeable one! So, our conversations are usually very interesting, especially when the interviewer is this good.

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

You should resist the temptation of chasing equity returns if that means ignoring Medicare or healthcare cost planning, because the downside of ignoring Medicare, what it covers, and what it does not, can make portfolio returns moot.

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

Let's Say You Never Enrolled in Medicare Part B

Let's Say You May Want to Switch from Medicare Advantage to Medigap.

Your time is coming up soon, January 1, 2014. You don't have that much time to decide, so it is best that you know your options beforehand.

You can listen to details here.

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

Surprise: The Rules Work For You, Not Against

People keep the age-old thought that they have to use the Annual Election Period only in order to make changes to their Medicare configurations. Nope. The reality is that you have options under the current rules, and in some situations, it is highly favorable to do so. MYM Podcast 6 tells you about some ways that you can make a change even after the Medicare Annual Election Period is over, with a few examples included.

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

Outpatient Hospital Rules Have Changed

For some unknown reason, newspapers and local TV stations continue to report that this is a problem. Don't get me wrong, it remains to be the source of confusion. HOWEVER, the story should be that the rules have improved substantially, and that if you stay over two midnights, then you will be presumed to have "inpatient" status, thus avoiding much of the controversy.

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

Last-minute tips to make sure that you have kept your options open. The Medicare Annual Election Period ends today.

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