5 Red Flags in Your 2026 Medicare ANOC You Can’t Ignore

by Matt Feret | Sep 25, 2025 | Medicare Advice

Your Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) shows up in September and spells out what your plan will look like on January 1st. Translation: it tells you whether you’re going to pay more, whether your drugs are changing, and whether your doctor or pharmacy is still in-network....

Medicare Help Lines Are Failing Millions of Enrollees

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...

Medicare Plan Finder’s “Provider Search Fix” (2026)

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...

Medicare Advantage Plan Termination Letters: Understanding Your Options

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...

Turning 65? How to Set Up Medicare (Without Lifetime Penalties)

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—...

Decode Your 2026 Medicare ANOC in 5 Steps

by Matt Feret | Sep 9, 2025 | Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advice, Medicare Coverage

Every September, your ANOC shows what’s changing next year. Ignore it and you might wake up in January with higher costs, different drugs, or doctors suddenly out-of-network. This post turns that “junk mail” into your early-warning system. Watch: How to Read Your ANOC...