How to Defer Medicare Part B

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...

Special Edition: The Medicare AEP is Here!  (with Changes) Updates

by Matt Feret | Oct 27, 2023 | Medicare

If you have a mailbox, watch TV, own a phone, or spend any time online, you’re very likely aware The Medicare Annual Election Period (AEP) started on October 15!  This is a special time of the year when you can make changes to your Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part...

The 65+ Guide: Balancing Work and Making Medicare Work for You

by Matt Feret | Sep 12, 2023 | Medicare Advice

Treading the Waters of Medicare and Employment at 65 So, you’re approaching the big 6-5 but aren’t quite ready to hang up those work boots?  Well, you’re in great company. While many envision retirement paired with Medicare enrollment, a growing number of...

Using Medicare While Traveling

by Matt Feret | Jun 24, 2023 | Medicare Advice

Matt, My husband and I are finally taking a trip we’ve talked about for years, a Caribbean cruise. There will be port calls in the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, St. Vincent, St. Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago. How does Medicare work if we have an emergency at sea or in...

What Alzheimer’s Treatments Does Medicare Cover?

by Matt Feret | Jun 6, 2023 | Medicare Advice, Medicare Coverage

Dear Matt! My Dad hasn’t seemed like himself for the past few months. Last week we got the diagnosis and it was what we feared–Alzheimer’s. He is 72 and on Social Security and Medicare. What coverage does Medicare offer for Alzheimer’s treatments? Brad Hi Brad, I’m...

Does Medicare Cover Home Health Care Services?

by Matt Feret | May 16, 2023 | Medicare Advice

Hi Matt, My father’s Alzheimer’s has become much worse. He can’t be left unsupervised during the day. Everyone in our family works and can’t afford to provide him with round-the-clock care. We’ve looked into what it would cost to hire someone to cook and do some...