In the "Medicare Advantage Minute" we learn that some politicians have opined that MA plans might be overdue for an overhaul!

Welcome to the party!

The "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" segment teaches us how Medicare is likely to cover Mental Health & Substance Use Disorders.

Are you worried about having a medical emergency while you are on vacation? I review an article that presents strategies for spending less while enjoying life more.

Finally, a personal friend of mine had been paying $800 for quarterly refills of his expensive drug. On vacation in St. Maartin he acquired a refill for $230. After I gave him another source he reported his best result at $156 for a 90 day source.

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In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" segment we learn how Medicare would cover the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program.

"Stalker Susie" checked in to defend Massachusetts and to join me in lamenting the departure of Durgin-Park restaurant.   

Having changed directions slightly, Neil Reich and I have come to a meeting of the minds. Since we are sort of duty-bound to discuss something about Medicare, I think we will find common ground upon which to discuss the future of MA.

On the other hand, Howard Farkash is still a question mark.

New client Curt needs quick action to complete Medicare enrollment so that his unexpected termination does not leave him in the lurch. Curt came to the fight place!

Amazon doubles down on generic drugs with a subscription service for those who are already Prime members. In most cases I think Wellcare Value Script would be a better option.

Finally, I read a short warning about the need to be cautious when it comes to Medicare scams.                                                                                                       

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In our "Medicare Advantage Minute" we learn about Humana's "cautious defense" of Medicare advantage plans. In a refreshing change of pace, Humana seems to be willing to admit that MA plans have room for improvement.

In a related conversation we touched on the ongoing legal action of the 250,000 retirees from New York City who have been engaged in a llawsuit against the city since 2021. They do not want the crappy Medicare Advantage retiree plan that the city says will save $600 million per year.

On a lighter note, we spend the "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" segment learning all about how Medicare would cover medical nutrition therapy services.

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In the "Medicare Advantage Minute" we examine the four major reasons that members of MA plans tend to move on to different plans after a period of time. Hint: it isn't because they are happy where they are!

"Your Medicare Benefits 2025": Mammograms. Enough said.

Our favorite Medicare Maven Toni King takes a letter from a reader about a claim that Medicare rejected. She explains the possible reasons and the most reasonable solution.

Finally, we try to figure out the rationale behind a list of the best and worst states for working fathers.

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In the Medicare Advantage Minute: it might be a big fat lie but MA plans are pretending to support some reform efforts.

Some have predicted that MA plans could receive as much as $43 billion in overpayments per year for diagnoses not supported by medical records.

In the "Your Medicare Benefits" segment we look at how Medicare covers age-related Macular Degeneration tests and treatments.

The meat of this episode consists of a thorough description of my new book: Medicare Drug Plans; Simple D-I-Y Guide.

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In the Medicare Advantage Minute we learn how MA plans use prior authorization requirements to help balance the books. This at the expense of patients who are in need of medical treatment for the best opportunity to regain health!

Nebraska is taking the lead in the war to make MA plans better for their members.

In the Your Medicare Benefits segment we learn how Medicare is likely to cover lymphedema compression treatment items.

Do you like to get stabbed? We cover a list of vaccinations recommended for adults.

Finally, an advisor known only as "Rusty" takes a question from a couple who are shocked to have been caught by the "Success Penalty" known as IRMAA.

IRMAA casts a wide net but there is an appeal process that has shown success in the past.

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In the "Medicare Advantage Minute" we enjoy an article entitled:                    Should you ditch your MA plan? Most people do!                                                     If you are tempted to ditch your MA plan, you are not alone! Reported problems include difficulty accessing care, receiving quality care and accessing quality care from specialists.

In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" segment we learn under what circumstances and to what extent Medicare will cover lung cancer screenings.

Even more details are to be had as we review an article entitled "Does Medicare cover the Shingles vaccine"? Turns out the answer is "Yes"!

Finally, we tear into a list of thirteen of the most painful medical conditions humans can endure! After that each of us tries to disgust the other with a couple of additions to the list.

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Medicare Advantage Minute was the source of an interesting and welcome news report of the likely agenda items to be pushed by Dr, Oz.                                       As the new Administrator of the CMS he has some ambitious goals, including intensive auditing and collection efforts aimed at each Medicare Advantage plan.

In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" segment  we learned how Medicare might cover Long Term Care expenses.

Finally, in the largest Medicaid fraud scheme known to mankind, crooks used the identities of dead patients in order to bilk billions from government coffers.   

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In the "Medicare Advantage Minute" we learn about an enterprising gentleman who built a Medicare empire. He provided services for which he was able to bill the government over $174 million. 

Then the police came calling.

On to "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" where we learned how Medicare is likely to cover Long Term Care.

How might the "Big Beautiful Bill" affect Medicare? Some areas of concern involve Medicare Advantage and the upcoding that so many MA plans are wont to do.

Finally, we discussed some of the locations on a list of "12 Great Places to Retire in the Midwest".

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Accused of several despicable acts of malpractice, May has been a rough month for UnitedHealth Group. It is suffering a drop in stock value, reduced earnings projections and a loss of confidence. 

One of the many accusations includes pressuring or bribing 2200 nursing homes to refuse the transfer of patients to hospitals, thereby saving the company many large claims.

In the "Your Medicare Benefits 2025" segment, we learn how Medicare would cover kidney transplants.

On a very serious subject, 11% of Medicare participants rely solely on original Medicare. This has the possibility of turning out to be a big mistake.

Even if one has the deepest of deep pockets, neglecting to carry insurance to supplement Medicare Parts A & B can leave one in a position of being refused treatment for elective or non-emergency medical procedures.

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