by Matt Feret | Mar 23, 2022 | Medicare Advantage
Hi, Matt, Thanks for all your help with this confusing Medicare! Can I Use an out-of-network Primary Care Physician (PCP) if I have a HMO-POS Medicare Advantage plan? If I join an HMO-POS, am I required to use a PCP within the HMO network? Or can I go out-of-network?... 
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 | Jan 5, 2022 | Medicare Advantage, Medicare Part D
Dear Matt, Can I use drug discount programs like GoodRx with my Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits? Thanks, Janice B. Janice, GoodRx is just one of a growing number of drug discount coupon programs out there advertising savings on prescription drugs. There... 
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 | Oct 6, 2021 | Medicare Advice
Dear Matt! I know the AEP begins on October 15th of every year, but I don’t understand why I see Medicare ads talking about new Medicare plans before then. I can’t make any changes to my Medicare insurance policy until October 15th, right? And why do I see “Open...