How to Get Extra Help Assistance for Medicare Premiums

by Matt Feret | Sep 15, 2022 | Medicare Advice, Medicare Part D

Hi Matt, Medicare can be expensive! I’ve heard that you can get assistance for your Medicare insurance premium payments each month. I’ve looked around online, but I can’t figure out what step to take first. Can you direct me on how to find help with the cost of...

Does IRMAA Apply to Medicare Advantage Plans?

by Matt Feret | May 6, 2022 | Medicare Advice, Original Medicare

Dear Matt, I understand IRMAA impacts both my Medicare Part B premiums, as well as my Medicare Part D costs. I turn 65 soon and am considering buying a Medicare Advantage Plan. If I buy a Medicare Part C plan (Medicare Advantage), can I avoid an IRMAA charge? Thanks,...

How Do I Drop Medicare Part B?

by Matt Feret | Apr 13, 2022 | Medicare Advice, Original Medicare

Dear Matt, I turn 65 in a few months but plan to keep working. How do I decline or drop Medicare Part B if I stay on my employer’s health insurance plan? I don’t need to have Medicare Part B if I have “real” insurance provided by my employer, do I? Thanks, Lucas M....

What Is the Medigap (Medicare Supplement) Birthday Rule? Can I Switch Medigap Plans around My Birthday?

by Matt Feret | Jan 19, 2022 | Medicare Advice, Medicare Supplement

What Is the Medigap (Medicare Supplement) Birthday Rule?  Can I Switch Medigap Plans around My Birthday? Dear Matt, I have an AARP Medicare Supplement, which is a United Healthcare Medigap Plan G.  My Medicare insurance agent has talked to me about the Medigap...

Does GoodRx work with Medicare Part D?

by Matt Feret | Jan 5, 2022 | Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D

Dear Matt, Can I use drug discount programs like GoodRx with my Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits? Thanks, Janice B. Drug Discount Coupon Programs and How they Work GoodRx is just one of many drug discount coupon programs out there advertising savings on...