5 Red Flags in Your 2026 Medicare ANOC You Can’t Ignore

by Matt Feret | Sep 25, 2025 | Medicare Advice

Your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) shows up in September and spells out what your plan will look like on January 1st. Translation: it tells you whether you’re going to pay more, whether your drugs are changing, and whether your doctor or pharmacy is still in-network....

Medicare Service Area Reductions for 2026 – What You Need to Know

by Matt Feret | Sep 23, 2025 | Medicare Advantage, Service Area Reductions

Here’s the deal: millions of people are about to lose their Medicare Advantage plans in 2026. If you’ve already gotten a letter, you know the pit in your stomach. If you haven’t, don’t assume you’re safe — carriers are pulling back, and entire counties are on the...

Medicare Help Lines Are Failing Millions of Enrollees

by Matt Feret | Sep 22, 2025 | Medicare Advice

Most people on Medicare get told the same thing when their plan changes: “Call 1-800-MEDICARE. Visit Medicare.gov. Or talk to your local SHIP office.” Sounds safe and reassuring, right? The problem is those so-called “safety nets” aren’t always reliable. If you’re...

Medicare Plan Finder’s “Provider Search Fix” (2026)

by Matt Feret | Sep 18, 2025 | Medicare Advice, Medicare Part D

Medicare says it’s finally “fixing” the provider search on medicare.gov —but the roll-out looks partial, outsourced, and light on quality control. Here’s what that memo really means for you, why I’m skeptical, and the steps to protect yourself. Watch: Medicare’s...

Medicare Advantage Plan Termination Letters: Understanding Your Options

by Matt Feret | Sep 15, 2025 | Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advice, Service Area Reductions

Have you gotten a letter saying your Medicare Advantage coverage will be ending? If so, you’re not alone. Many folks will receive a Medicare Advantage termination letter in 2025 alerting them that their plan won’t renew in 2026.  Also called a Medicare Advantage...