IRMAA Thresholds and What Counts Towards IRMAA
Dear Matt, When referring to IRMAA in your book you say, “if you make a lot of money or have a lot of money, you pay more for Medicare.” What is your definition of a lot of money? What “counts” towards IRMAA? Many thanks! Stephanie S. Stephanie, It...
Does Medicare Cover COVID-19 Testing?
Dear Matt, Does Medicare pay for at-home rapid COVID testing? Thanks, Ashley S. COVID-19 Testing and Medicare Coverage Ashley, Original Medicare does not yet officially cover rapid over-the-counter OTC COVID-19 tests. Still, on February 3, 2022, Medicare...
Should I Buy or Stay On a Medicare Plan with a Low Star Rating?
Should I Buy or Stay On a Medicare Plan with a Low Star Rating? Dear Matt, I was researching Medicare Advantage plans in my area. One caught my eye, but it’s rated two Stars by Medicare. In your experience, do the Medicare Star ratings reflect on the company or the...
What Is the Medigap (Medicare Supplement) Birthday Rule? Can I Switch Medigap Plans around My Birthday?
What Is the Medigap (Medicare Supplement) Birthday Rule? Can I Switch Medigap Plans around My Birthday? Dear Matt, I have an AARP Medicare Supplement, which is a United Healthcare Medigap Plan G. My Medicare insurance agent has talked to me about the Medigap...
If I Have a Medicare Medical Savings Account (MSA), Am I Allowed to Switch Plans? What If the MSA Plan Pulls Out of the Service Area?
MDear Matt, I’m eligible for Medicare soon and I’m considering a Medicare Medical Savings Account plan (MSA). Let’s assume I enroll in that one and down the road it the Medicare insurance company pulls the plan and does a “plan exit” as you describe in...Join The Matt Feret Newsletter to Get 7 FREE Helpful Checklists.
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