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. Ashley, Right now, Original Medicare does not yet officially cover rapid over-the-counter OTC COVID-19 tests, but Medicare just announced on February 3, 2022 they will begin to pay for... 
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 a 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... 
by Matt Feret | Dec 22, 2021 | Medicare Advice, Medicare Supplement, Original Medicare
Dear Matt, My local Medicare insurance agent told me the Medicare Open Enrollment starts in January? I thought Open Enrollment started on October 15 and ended on December 7. Is she wrong? Thanks, Sherry S. Sherry, Your Medicare insurance agent is correct. The 2022... 
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,... 
by Matt Feret | Nov 24, 2021 | Medicare, Medicare Advice, Original Medicare, Social Security
Dear Matt, I’m eligible for Medicare next month and plan on working through next year. I also plan to keep my employer-based health insurance the entire year. I have been participating in an employer HSA and have recently signed up for the max HSA deduction for next...