Matt Feret, Author at Prepare for Medicare

When Can I Switch Medicare Supplement Plans?

by Matt Feret | Dec 15, 2021 | Medicare Advice, Medicare Supplement

Matt, I’m retiring soon and think I’m going to skip buying a Medicare Advantage plan and purchase a Medicare Supplement plan and add a stand-alone Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan to my coverage. In your book, it’s Option 2; Medicare Part D + Supplement as you...

Can I Defer Medicare Part A If I’m Still Working and Contribute to My HSA?

by Matt Feret | Nov 24, 2021 | Medicare Advice, Original Medicare

Dear Matt, I’m eligible for Medicare next month and plan on working through next year. I also plan to keep my employer-based health insurance the entire year. I have been participating in an employer HSA and have recently signed up for the max HSA deduction for next...

How Can I Find an Expert Medicare Insurance Agent?

by Matt Feret | Nov 10, 2021 | Medicare Advice

Dear Matt, I’m normally the DIY type, but I’m really struggling to make sense of Medicare.gov and all of the Medicare commercials on TV. Help! Thanks, Jim The Independent Field-Based Medicare Insurance Agents I love local, field-based independent Medicare...

How Do I Look Up My Doctors, Hospitals and Other Healthcare Providers on the Medicare Website?

by Matt Feret | Nov 3, 2021 | Medicare Advice, Original Medicare

Dear Matt, I’m shopping around for a new Medicare Advantage plan and am having a tough time finding one with all my doctors in-network. In your book, you refer to this as one of Medicare’s Frustrating Flaws. Is there an easier way of finding which Medicare insurance...