How to Defer Medicare Part B

by Matt Feret | Jan 2, 2024 | Medicare Advice, Original Medicare

*Updated 1/2/24 Medicare Part B – How to Defer or Decline Until You’re Ready Working past age 65?  Have a spouse on your health insurance that isn’t 65 yet?  If you’re deferring Part B for any reason, when you eventually do sign up for Medicare Part...

Using Medicare While Traveling

by Matt Feret | Jun 24, 2023 | Medicare Advice, Original Medicare

Matt, My husband and I are finally taking a trip we’ve talked about for years, a Caribbean cruise. There will be port calls in the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, St. Vincent, St. Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago. How does Medicare work if we have an emergency at sea or in...

Does Medicare Cover Home Health Care Services?

by Matt Feret | May 16, 2023 | Medicare Coverage

Hi Matt, My father’s Alzheimer’s has become much worse. He can’t be left unsupervised during the day. Everyone in our family works and can’t afford to provide him with round-the-clock care. We’ve looked into what it would cost to hire someone to cook and do some...

What If You Can’t Afford Medicare Premiums?

by Matt Feret | May 3, 2023 | Medicare Advice, Original Medicare

What If You Can’t Afford Medicare Premiums?  Hi Matt, Like most people today, I’m working with a limited income and need to save money where I can. However, I also don’t want to compromise on my Medicare needs. Can you give me a breakdown of how much premiums cost as...

Frown, Smirk, or Smile: Your Options for Dental Insurance on Medicare

by Matt Feret | Apr 5, 2023 | Medicare Coverage

It has become a cliché: someone gets a great-sounding job offer, and their first question is, “Yes, but does it come with dental?” Without dental insurance, a routine exam and cleaning can cost $300. Skipping that preventative care can cost you much more, though....