by Matt Feret | Jan 2, 2024 | Medicare, Medicare Advice, Medicare Part B, Original Medicare
*Updated 1/2/24 Medicare Part B – How to Defer or Decline Until You’re Ready Working past age 65? Have a spouse on your health insurance that isn’t 65 yet? If you’re deferring Part B for any reason, when you eventually do sign up for Medicare Part...
by Matt Feret | Jan 14, 2023 | Medicare Advice, Original Medicare
Hi Matt, I’m retiring soon and am currently on my employer’s health insurance plan. I plan on electing COBRA when my employer coverage ends. I know there are Medicare Part B late enrollment penalties, and I don’t want to mess anything up! I have...
by Matt Feret | Nov 9, 2022 | Medicare, Original Medicare
Matt, I know there are different types of Special Enrollment Periods for Medicare. Can you review these for me? And what is a Special Enrollment Period, anyway? Thanks, Shirley J. Shirley, Simply put, a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) lets you make changes to your...
by Matt Feret | Oct 24, 2022 | Medicare Coverage, Original Medicare
Hi Matt, My husband and I are traveling now that the world has opened up. Can you tell me if Medicare will cover our medical expenses if we need to use a hospital or doctor outside of our state? Thank you, Tracey C. Hi Tracey, If you’re on...
by Matt Feret | Oct 6, 2022 | Choosing a Medicare Plan, Medicare, Medicare Premiums, Original Medicare
Matt, I’ve been reading information online about the cost of Medicare, but the numbers seem to be all over the place! Do you have a decent estimate on how much Medicare should cost me? Thanks for your help and information on your blogs! Benjamin J....
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...