On Being a Black Man, Guest: Lawrence & Tajh Jones

Medicare is the federal health-insurance program that provides coverage for millions of retired and disabled Americans. While the government has made efforts to make it easy for participants to sign up for Medicare benefits, there are a handful of eligibility hurdles that potential enrollees need to be aware of. 

Who is eligible for Medicare?
Medicare coverage starts at age 65 for everyone who is either a U.S. citizen, or has been a permanent legal resident for at least five years. Beyond that, you need to satisfy at least one of the following two conditions before you will be eligible to receive benefits:

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Medicare’s Part B monthly premium for 2022 will increase by $26.60, the largest dollar increase in the health insurance program’s history, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced on Nov, 12. Standard monthly premiums for Part B will cost $170.10 in 2022, up from $148.50 in 2021.

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Lawrence Jones ,photographer/photojournalists, United States Marine Corps Veteran, retired after 20 yrs; completed 4 combat tours, and a recent graduate of HBCU Fayetteville State University in Fayetteville North Carolina, completing his Bachelor of Arts in Communication & Media Studies with a minor in English & Literature.  Together, Father (Lawrence Jones)  and son ( Tajh Jones)  team up to discuss, celebrate, and laugh a little while doing a deep dive into the narratives of black men navigating life in the 21st century; exploring impactful influences, life lessons, media representation and presentation against the landscape of American culture in an era of Black Lives Matter.

President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARP) into law on March 11, 2021. ARP makes major improvements in access to and affordability of health coverage through the Marketplace by increasing eligibility for financial assistance to help pay for Marketplace coverage.

• The new law will lower premiums for most people who currently have a Marketplace health plan and expand access to financial assistance for more consumers.

Shop & Save on your Health Insurance Premium. Individuals and Families with high premium renewal may be able to take advantage of new healthcare insurance plans with lower premiums. How to video click HERE

Demetrius Rayden Johnson & Dexter Brooks discuss  the effect Covid19 has on Black small Business. Several Black Small Business didn't qualify for PPP funding therefore most are at risk of closing.  While states have attempted to provide some limited resources, it up to the people to invest in Black Small Business. 

Dr. Ajay Vellore, M.D., M.S., is double board certified in both Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. Dr. Vellore was fellowship trained in Pain Medicine  at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Dr. Vellore's curiosity in chronic pain was first piqued in residency, where he gained valuable experience with difficult-to-treat conditions, with patients travelling from all over the world to seek care at the Mayo Clinic. 

After the debate Donald J. Trump and Joe Biden Americans are still in awe of the chaos seen on National TV. We dig into the last several years regarding the so called  "He Didn't Mean That" defense. 
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Demetrius is a licensed financial representative and public speaker continues our conversation on Building Financial Wealth. Key points on does and don't to start the building process. 

Rhonda is the founder of the Dream Life Leadership Academy, LLC. where she coaches, supports and inspires leaders to become members of the R-SOUL club leader. She is also the host of The Coffee with Rhonda Show: Enter the Stress-Free Leadership Zone. Rhonda holds a double master’s degree in nursing and business administration and her professional experience includes senior executive roles as Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Executive Officer.