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...
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...
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...
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? 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...
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. When is the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period? Your...