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...
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...
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...
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...
by Matt Feret | Sep 12, 2025 | Medicare Advice, Original Medicare
A Medicare card might arrive automatically… or nothing shows up at all. If you’re not sure which bucket you’re in, it’s dangerously easy to miss your enrollment window and rack up lifetime penalties. This guide walks you through exactly what to check and what to do—...