by Matt Feret | Oct 31, 2022 | Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advice
Matt, I’m curious about the star ratings for Medicare for 2023. What’s different about next year, if there is a difference for Medicare star ratings? Thank You, Grace Grace, This can be complicated, but let me explain some of the details...
by Matt Feret | Aug 10, 2022 | Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advice
Dear Matt, I understand what a Medicare Advantage is, and what the annual Medicare Advantage Maximum Out of Pocket (MOOP) is.Is that set by the Medicare Advantage insurance company or by Medicare? Can my MOOP ever go down? Thanks, Allison M. Allison, As I outline in...
by Matt Feret | Mar 23, 2022 | Medicare Advantage
Hi Matt, Can I Use an out-of-network Primary Care Physician (PCP) If I have a HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan? If I join an HMO-POS, am I required to use a PCP within the HMO network or can I go out-of-network? Thanks for all your help with this confusing state of...
by Matt Feret | Jan 12, 2022 | Medicare Advantage, Medicare Advice
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...
by Matt Feret | Jan 5, 2022 | Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D
Dear Matt, Can I use drug discount programs like GoodRx with my Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits? Thanks, Janice B. Drug Discount Coupon Programs and How they Work GoodRx is just one of many drug discount coupon programs out there advertising savings on...
by Matt Feret | Dec 1, 2021 | Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Original Medicare
Dear Matt, I’m on a Medicare Advantage plan. In your book, you recommend a Maximum Out Of Pocket (MOOP) no greater than $4,000. How am I able to tell whether or not my Medicare insurance company increased (or decreased) my Maximum Out Of Pocket (MOOP)? Sincerely,...