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...

Medicare 2026: The Changes Coming (and How to Protect Yourself)

by Matt Feret | Sep 5, 2025 | Medicare Advice, Medicare Coverage, Original Medicare

Medicare isn’t “set it and forget it.” In 2026, plans are shrinking benefits, raising costs, and — in many counties — disappearing altogether. If you wait until October to pay attention, you could end up locked into a plan that doesn’t fit your doctors, budget, or...

Does Medicare Cover Alzheimer’s Care? What Families Need to Know

by Matt Feret | Aug 15, 2025 | Medicare Coverage

“What does Medicare actually cover if my loved one has Alzheimer’s?” That’s usually the very first question I hear after a diagnosis. And it’s a fair one. Alzheimer’s doesn’t just affect memory—it changes daily life, finances, and the type of care someone will need...

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...

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....