What If You Can’t Afford Medicare Premiums?

by Matt Feret | May 3, 2023 | Medicare Advice

What If You Can’t Afford Medicare Premiums?  Hi Matt, Like most people today, I’m working with a limited income and need to save money where I can. However, I also don’t want to compromise on my Medicare needs. Can you give me a breakdown of how much premiums cost as...

What if I Can’t Afford My Medicare Prescriptions?

by Matt Feret | Apr 19, 2023 | Medicare Advice

If you’ve been fortunate enough to have good insurance most of your life, you may have gotten in the habit of picking up a prescription for $20, $15, or even a dollar without giving a second thought to it. Look a little closer at your receipt, however, and you might...

Frown, Smirk, or Smile: Your Options for Dental Insurance on Medicare

by Matt Feret | Apr 5, 2023 | Medicare Advice

It has become a cliché: someone gets a great-sounding job offer, and their first question is, “Yes, but does it come with dental?” Without dental insurance, a routine exam and cleaning can cost $300. Skipping that preventative care can cost you much more, though....

Medicare and COBRA

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...

Get Your Medicare Part D Prescription Refills Before the End of The Year

by Matt Feret | Dec 21, 2022 | Choosing a Medicare Plan, Medicare, Medicare Part D

Matt,   Do I need Medicare Part D for prescriptions, or is that covered with regular Medicare? If I need Part D, how can I sign up? Lastly, when should I refill my prescriptions for next year if I’m using the Medicare Part D plan?   Archie Archie,   You...

What Do I Need to Know About the 2023 AEP?

by Matt Feret | Nov 29, 2022 | Choosing a Medicare Plan, Medicare, Medicare Premiums

Hi Matt,   I’d like to know more about the AEP. What advice or information should I know before I choose my benefits?   Eugene Hi Eugene,   The AEP begins every year on October 15 and ends on December 7. This is why your mailbox, web browsers, and TV...