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...
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...
by Matt Feret | Sep 16, 2022 | Medicare Advice, Original Medicare
Matt, I’ve heard that if you’re divorced, you’re not eligible for Medicare. Is that correct? What are the scenarios where someone would have to pay for Medicare Part A or Medicare Part B if they’re not entitled to them through marriage, working history or...
by Matt Feret | Feb 23, 2022 | Medicare, Medicare Advice, Original Medicare
Dear Matt, I don’t remember if you covered Medicare scams or not in your book. I got a call this morning purporting to be from Medicare. He said they were taking a survey. I asked if this was an attempt to sell me on some Medicare insurance, and he said no, that...
by Matt Feret | Feb 3, 2022 | Medicare Advice, Original Medicare
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...
by Matt Feret | Jan 26, 2022 | Medicare Advice, Original Medicare
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...
