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Extra Benefits in 2026: Which Ones Really Matter?

Extra Benefits in 2026: Which Ones Really Matter?

by Matt Feret | Nov 11, 2025 | Medicare Advice

Everyone talks about the “extras” — but do they really help you? Every fall, when Medicare Advantage plan updates come out, people focus on the shiny extras — grocery cards, dental coverage, gym memberships, even help paying for utilities. It all sounds great on...
Avoid the IRMAA Medicare Surcharge Trap: How $1 Can Raise Medicare Costs

Avoid the IRMAA Medicare Surcharge Trap: How $1 Can Raise Medicare Costs

by Matt Feret | Nov 10, 2025 | Medicare Advice

Here’s a question most people don’t know to ask until it’s too late: “Why did my Medicare premiums suddenly go up hundreds of dollars?” You didn’t change your plan, you didn’t make a mistake—yet your bill jumped. The culprit might be a little-known rule called...
Q&A: Answering the Top 10 Questions from 2026 Plan Changes

Q&A: Answering the Top 10 Questions from 2026 Plan Changes

by Matt Feret | Nov 6, 2025 | Medicare Advice

You’re not imagining it. The 2026 Medicare changes feel bigger. Every fall, people tell me the same thing: “I just got my plan notice and I have no idea what any of this means.” If that’s you, you’re not alone. Medicare plans change every year — sometimes a little,...
Medicare Giveback Plans: Why “More in Your Check” Can Cost You Later

Medicare Giveback Plans: Why “More in Your Check” Can Cost You Later

by Matt Feret | Nov 4, 2025 | Medicare Advice

Let’s cut to it: Will a giveback plan actually save you money—or take it back somewhere else? If you’re seeing “lower your Part B cost” ads, that sounds great. But the real question is: What happens to your doctors, your drug costs, your network, and your...
How to Switch from Medicare Advantage to Medigap in 2026

How to Switch from Medicare Advantage to Medigap in 2026

by Matt Feret | Nov 4, 2025 | Medicare Advice

Thinking about switching back to Medigap? You’re not alone. Every year, I talk to people who say the same thing: “I thought Medicare Advantage would save me money — but now I’m not so sure.” Maybe your out-of-pocket costs are adding up, or you’re tired of network...
Special Enrollment Periods After a Plan Termination or SAR

Special Enrollment Periods After a Plan Termination or SAR

by Matt Feret | Oct 30, 2025 | Medicare Advice

When your Medicare plan ends, you’re not stuck. Imagine checking your mail in October and seeing a letter that says your Medicare plan won’t be offered next year. It’s confusing, stressful, and your first thought might be: “Am I losing my coverage?” The good news is —...
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