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Topspinmo 04-12-2021 04:26 PM

Am I the only one?
 
Tired of seeing the sleazy Medicare help line commercial with joe Namath? Especially the end where he’s say it free. Bating IMO

Medicare Coverage Helpline | Truth In Advertising

Just seen another one, go Medicare noticed the free, free, and the big lie 148 dollars back on you SS.

Mortal1 04-12-2021 04:30 PM

Nope. Most of us just ignore that stuff since we can't change it...

Topspinmo 04-12-2021 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Mortal1 (Post 1929345)
Nope. Most of us just ignore that stuff since we can't change it...

So you didn’t get sucked in cause it was Joe Namath?

Stu from NYC 04-12-2021 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 1929346)
So you didn’t get sucked in cause it was Joe Namath?

He was an excellent QB but have no interest in listening to him as a salesman.

Fredman 04-12-2021 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1929351)
He was an excellent QB but have no interest in listening to him as a salesman.

Agree 100%

davem4616 04-12-2021 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 1929342)
Tired of seeing the sleazy Medicare help line commercial with joe Namath? Especially the end where he’s say it free. Bating IMO

Medicare Coverage Helpline | Truth In Advertising

Just seen another one, go Medicare noticed the free, free, and the big lie 148 dollars back on you SS.



I thought it was a low point for Joe too...calling it sleazy is actually generous. I often wondered who the heck they thought he'd appeal to as a spokesperson

Joeint 04-12-2021 05:55 PM

Broadway Joe is the man!!!

Jima64 04-12-2021 06:03 PM

Super sleazy for these over the hill athletes and TV stars to push a bunch of false advertising.

Decadeofdave 04-12-2021 07:20 PM

Worse: loan depot commercial were all the employees look like they are crying. Mute Joe

DeanFL 04-12-2021 08:03 PM

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I don't watch commercials, and when he starts I fastforward. IMO he's very hard to look at, and I 'have a thing' against celebrity endorsements - esp the old ones - no offense. They are all meaningless to me, and simply a method to extend the $$$$train for celebs.
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I'm Popeye! 04-12-2021 08:27 PM

Joe Namath has been doing this Medicare commercial for many years.
For some reason he reminds me of Dracula at first glance. :shocked:
But yes, Broadway Joe is the man!

Joanne19335 04-13-2021 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Fredman (Post 1929353)
Agree 100%

He must have squandered all his money. He is no salesman IMHO.

GO EAGLES

Cobullymom 04-13-2021 04:46 AM

Turn the TV off...

Eg_cruz 04-13-2021 04:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 1929342)
Tired of seeing the sleazy Medicare help line commercial with joe Namath? Especially the end where he’s say it free. Bating IMO

Medicare Coverage Helpline | Truth In Advertising

Just seen another one, go Medicare noticed the free, free, and the big lie 148 dollars back on you SS.

He is pushing the Free HMO......no monthly premium, he is not talking about Part B premium paid to Medicare out of your SS
Which is true......most private HMO are at no cost premium, some that have better benefits will come with a premium
I don’t like the commercial but not sure why you think he is lying.
This I know, Medicare this very strict on advertising ALL ads, newsprint, mailings and commercials have to be approved by Medicare and the state. So this has been approved

#1bulldog 04-13-2021 05:25 AM

I thought new enrollment time was October to December. What happened to that policy? Commercials and annoying phone calls happen all year long now.

WesMan 04-13-2021 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by joeint (Post 1929361)
broadway joe is the man!!!

not!!!!!!

talktome 04-13-2021 05:43 AM

I agree he's annoying however what about all these stupid ads on this site? Anyway to get rid of them so that I can read the articles only and not get " attacked" by all this stuff like especially the guy selling reverse mortgages! How does he get away with it? Ugh!

jedalton 04-13-2021 05:58 AM

I agree, bet he has never had to use Medicare

noslices1 04-13-2021 06:11 AM

Free
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 1929342)
Tired of seeing the sleazy Medicare help line commercial with joe Namath? Especially the end where he’s say it free. Bating IMO

Medicare Coverage Helpline | Truth In Advertising

Just seen another one, go Medicare noticed the free, free, and the big lie 148 dollars back on you SS.

There are some Medicare Advantage programs that SO get you that “$148.00” payment from SS that pays for Medicare. Some even get you money every month to use for OTC pharmacy products.

The commercial that upsets me whenever I see it is the one for Reverse Mortgages by Tom Seleck. There is only a very small percentage of Seniors that a reverse mortgage would be good for, but he pushes it for everyone who wants “extra money”, and yes Tom, it IS a plan to take your house for a small percentage of what it’s worth.

billyb1950 04-13-2021 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fredman (Post 1929353)
Agree 100%

He was a good quarterback, exceeded only by his addiction to alcohol.

Heyitsrick 04-13-2021 06:19 AM

Namath (and others) are hawking Medicare Advantage (aka MA) plans - private insurance plans that are alternatives to standard Medicare and Medicare Gap plans. MA plans are traditionally much cheaper - sometimes with a $0 premium - than traditional plans. Sometimes they offer free gym plans, like the Silver Sneaker plan. Sometimes they have offerings with dental and some hearing aid coverage. The MA plans come with "Plan D" prescription coverage built in.

The downsides? There could be lots of out-of-pocket costs for some services. My late mom was talked into switching from a Medicare/Medicare Gap plan to a MA plan by her doctor's office in TV. She ended up having to go to the hospital as an in-patient several times one year. Her MA plan only covered in-patient care after the third day you were there. That's lots of $$ to pay when you have separate in-patient hospital visits. Her MA plan was regional, and her doctors had to be part of that plan. Some plans require your doctors to act like HMO doctors, where they need to refer you for care you want/need.

Make no mistake about it - lots - millions - of people opt for these MA plans because of their low initial costs. If you're healthy, they're a great deal. When you're sick and need serious care, you could be in a for a financial shock. I would never go for one of these MA plans after what my Mom went through. But lots of people are happy with them.

camaguey48 04-13-2021 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 1929342)
Tired of seeing the sleazy Medicare help line commercial with joe Namath? Especially the end where he’s say it free. Bating IMO

Medicare Coverage Helpline | Truth In Advertising

Just seen another one, go Medicare noticed the free, free, and the big lie 148 dollars back on you SS.

Nothing is free.

giorgio1948 04-13-2021 06:29 AM

He needs the money... needs to make a living...feel bad he has to go that route ~

nick demis 04-13-2021 06:34 AM

Like every other celebrity, he is make some money.
It's a commercial.
90% of commercials are highly deceptive.
Just ignore it like almost every other commercial.

TNLAKEPANDA 04-13-2021 06:43 AM

I hit the Mute button as soon as he comes on! Sick of him!

jbrown132 04-13-2021 06:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 1929342)
Tired of seeing the sleazy Medicare help line commercial with joe Namath? Especially the end where he’s say it free. Bating IMO

Medicare Coverage Helpline | Truth In Advertising

Just seen another one, go Medicare noticed the free, free, and the big lie 148 dollars back on you SS.

What a coincidence, just last week I said to my wife I use to like Joe Namath. Now, I’ve seen his face so many times I’d like to tie and gag him. This is over kill in advertising and I think it really turns people off.

Spalumbos62 04-13-2021 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jima64 (Post 1929364)
Super sleazy for these over the hill athletes and TV stars to push a bunch of false advertising.

Its really not false advertising, its all true...if you qualify to an almost poverty level... and for those people I am happy.

Travelingal702 04-13-2021 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 1929342)
Tired of seeing the sleazy Medicare help line commercial with joe Namath? Especially the end where he’s say it free. Bating IMO

Medicare Coverage Helpline | Truth In Advertising

Just seen another one, go Medicare noticed the free, free, and the big lie 148 dollars back on you SS.

Can't decide who's worse: Joe Namath or Dr. Oz, who's a shill for every diet product that comes down the pike. Makes one not believe anything any of them say. Joe was good in his day. Now he's just a "has been".

Proveone 04-13-2021 07:29 AM

I use to like Joe Namath before he started doing those commercials. I agree with you. Tom Selleck and reverse mortgage is another one. Mike Ditka yet another.

LSTOWELL 04-13-2021 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 1929342)
Tired of seeing the sleazy Medicare help line commercial with joe Namath? Especially the end where he’s say it free. Bating IMO

Medicare Coverage Helpline | Truth In Advertising

Just seen another one, go Medicare noticed the free, free, and the big lie 148 dollars back on you SS.

He needs to go away!!!
Figured he'd been done in December!! Yuck. Tired of him and his voice

Stu from NYC 04-13-2021 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by talktome (Post 1929420)
I agree he's annoying however what about all these stupid ads on this site? Anyway to get rid of them so that I can read the articles only and not get " attacked" by all this stuff like especially the guy selling reverse mortgages! How does he get away with it? Ugh!

Reverse mortgage guy seems to be gone for a bit. Hoping he stays gone.

Thankfully we can scroll past stuff we are not interested in.

Stu from NYC 04-13-2021 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TNLAKEPANDA (Post 1929456)
I hit the Mute button as soon as he comes on! Sick of him!

This is why we DVR everything we watch so we can go right past all the commercials

D.Bolen 04-13-2021 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by #1bulldog (Post 1929418)
I thought new enrollment time was October to December. What happened to that policy? Commercials and annoying phone calls happen all year long now.


Maybe when running ads all year they're targeting those just turning 65 who will become eligible for Medicare & enrollment in a supplementary plan the first month they reach age 65, no matter what month of the year it is.

I get a kick out of Broadway Joe's amateurish and corny over-the-top delivery, and feel some nostalgia regarding what a strapping and swaggering young man he used to be. Though since the stigma of career desperation for celebrities (even current big names) doing commercials seems to have vanished, I feel a bit sorry for the regular up-and-coming actors who used to get those parts.

Off topic a bit, but the one that infuriates me is for the Capital One credit card ("What's in your wallet?"), currently featuring Samuel L. Jackson or Jennifer Garner. I can only assume these celebs are clueless that this company lures primarily low-income folks (often with poor credit ratings) with repeated mailing of introductory offers (it can be hard to resist $ that can buy a new mattress for your child, for example) and ropes them into what often becomes a high-interest trap of lifetime debt.

Since he's been doing these commercials longer than anyone and appeals to all generations, I'd LOVE to see Samuel L. Jackson look into this company's practices and then present some PSAs warning uninformed young folks about the dangers of credit card debt, and encouraging practical ways to avoid that trap.

I can see the concern with the Tom Selleck commercial; for whatever reason (mature good looks & resonant voice, eye-contact/confidence, maybe his "Blue Bloods" role) he projects an air of integrity and is a "senior" himself, so his presenting something as good for seniors may inspire an inclination-to-trust similar to that of a commercial featuring Dr. Oz promoting a health product.

jimjamuser 04-13-2021 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noslices1 (Post 1929429)
There are some Medicare Advantage programs that SO get you that “$148.00” payment from SS that pays for Medicare. Some even get you money every month to use for OTC pharmacy products.

The commercial that upsets me whenever I see it is the one for Reverse Mortgages by Tom Seleck. There is only a very small percentage of Seniors that a reverse mortgage would be good for, but he pushes it for everyone who wants “extra money”, and yes Tom, it IS a plan to take your house for a small percentage of what it’s worth.

Agree, I always found the Tom Selleck ad to be obnoxious. Very few TV ads are interesting.

stan the man 04-13-2021 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1929521)
Reverse mortgage guy seems to be gone for a bit. Hoping he stays gone.

Thankfully we can scroll past stuff we are not interested in.

like the reverse mortgage guy, there are some people who feel they have to add their opinion to everything said

Marine1974 04-13-2021 08:57 AM

I have a friend who’s wife works in the billing department for a hospital . She say most of the complaints are from people with
Medicare advantage plans .

jimjamuser 04-13-2021 08:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heyitsrick (Post 1929435)
Namath (and others) are hawking Medicare Advantage (aka MA) plans - private insurance plans that are alternatives to standard Medicare and Medicare Gap plans. MA plans are traditionally much cheaper - sometimes with a $0 premium - than traditional plans. Sometimes they offer free gym plans, like the Silver Sneaker plan. Sometimes they have offerings with dental and some hearing aid coverage. The MA plans come with "Plan D" prescription coverage built in.

The downsides? There could be lots of out-of-pocket costs for some services. My late mom was talked into switching from a Medicare/Medicare Gap plan to a MA plan by her doctor's office in TV. She ended up having to go to the hospital as an in-patient several times one year. Her MA plan only covered in-patient care after the third day you were there. That's lots of $$ to pay when you have separate in-patient hospital visits. Her MA plan was regional, and her doctors had to be part of that plan. Some plans require your doctors to act like HMO doctors, where they need to refer you for care you want/need.

Make no mistake about it - lots - millions - of people opt for these MA plans because of their low initial costs. If you're healthy, they're a great deal. When you're sick and need serious care, you could be in a for a financial shock. I would never go for one of these MA plans after what my Mom went through. But lots of people are happy with them.

Yes, forget Medicare Advantage plans. But, remember Broadway Joe for the good football player that he was!

wisbad1 04-13-2021 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 1929342)
Tired of seeing the sleazy Medicare help line commercial with joe Namath? Especially the end where he’s say it free. Bating IMO

Medicare Coverage Helpline | Truth In Advertising

Just seen another one, go Medicare noticed the free, free, and the big lie 148 dollars back on you SS.

Sounds like the guy selling windows, “call now “

DAVES 04-13-2021 09:08 AM

There is actually a science and an industry devoted to this. We like to think we are immune to advertising-we are not. I fast forward commercials. Yet, I must admit, I watch to see when I've passed the commercials and have seen them all so many times it is like a booster shot from the hated by me Gecko or..........

Joe Namath is well known. Surely, he is represented by an agent. If, you want Joe it will cost you $$$$$. I can offer you Tiger Woods for ??????? A pretty girl for ????????? A cute kid for ?????????? A puppy for ??????????? For today, if, you act quickly you can get an unknown Villager real cheap.

Lulu52 04-13-2021 09:22 AM

Two of you have referred to him as "the man." Don't you remember way back when he did the commercial for pantyhose? And did everyone go out and buy pantyhose?


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