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