Why Choosing the Right Medicare Insurance Plan is Important

by Matt Feret | Oct 3, 2022 | Choosing a Medicare Plan, Medicare Advice, Medicare Supplement, Original Medicare

Matt,   I’m eligible for Medicare soon and I’ve heard that, depending on the Medicare insurance option that you choose, you could pay little-to-nothing for healthcare or be exposed to large out-of-pocket costs. Do you have an example of this? By the way, I’ve...

Where Do I Start with Enrolling for Medicare?

by Matt Feret | Sep 29, 2022 | Choosing a Medicare Plan, Medicare, Medicare Advice

Hi Matt, I’ve got my Original Medicare card in the mail and now have Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B.  I’ve been searching for hours online to try and make sense of enrolling in either a Medicare Advantage plan or a Medicare Supplement plan. There are so many...

What are the 2023 Benefit Phases of Medicare Part D?

by Matt Feret | Sep 28, 2022 | Medicare Advice, Medicare Part D

Hi Matt, I’ve heard that there are benefit phases to the Medicare Part D Prescription coverage plan. Can you elaborate on what these phases are in 2023 and what they cover? Thank you! Helen B. Hello Helen!                     There are four benefit phases of every...

What Does a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan Cover?

by Matt Feret | Sep 26, 2022 | Medicare Advice, Medicare Part D, Medicare Prescriptions

Dearest Matt, I’ve read online about a Medicare Part D plan covering prescriptions. What else does Medicare Part D cover? Thanks for your website and information; it’s very helpful! Patricia D. Hello Patricia,              Medicare Part D covers most “retail”...

2023 Medicare Part A Deductible for In-Hospital Stays

by Matt Feret | Sep 21, 2022 | Medicare Advice, Original Medicare

llo Matt, Thanks for providing this information on Medicare. I’ve been reading your blog posts, and I have a question.  What is the difference with Original Medicare between a Part A Medicare deductible and a benefit period deductible? We have been in good health but...

How Much Do I Have to Pay for a Hospital Visit with Medicare Insurance?

by Matt Feret | Sep 19, 2022 | Hospital Coverage with Medicare, Medicare Advice

Matt, What is a Medicare Benefit Period?  How much will I have to pay if I have a hospital visit with Original Medicare Insurance? I’ve heard from my friends that this can be very costly! Help! Nancy C. Nancy, If you’re “Bare with Medicare” meaning, you only have...