by Matt Feret | Nov 8, 2025 | Medicare Coverage
Every year around Annual Enrollment, I hear the same concern: “If I change plans, will I still be able to see my doctor?” That’s the right question to ask — and it usually comes down to which type of Medicare Advantage plan you pick: an HMO or a PPO. The letters sound...
by Matt Feret | Sep 27, 2025 | Medicare Advice, Medicare Coverage
If you’re caring for a parent with Alzheimer’s or another chronic illness, you’ve probably wondered: Will Medicare help pay for in-home care?It’s one of the most common — and most misunderstood — questions I hear. The truth is, Medicare can help with some medical home...
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...
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...
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...
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...
