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...

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...

Where Do I Start with Enrolling for Medicare?

by Matt Feret | Sep 29, 2022 | Choosing a Medicare Plan, Medicare, Medicare Advice

Hi Matt, I’ve got my Original Medicare card in the mail and now have Medicare Part A and Medicare Part B.  I’ve been searching for hours online to try and make sense of enrolling in either a Medicare Advantage plan or a Medicare Supplement plan. There are so many...

What are the 2023 Benefit Phases of Medicare Part D?

by Matt Feret | Sep 28, 2022 | Medicare Advice, Medicare Part D

Hi Matt, I’ve heard that there are benefit phases to the Medicare Part D Prescription coverage plan. Can you elaborate on what these phases are in 2023 and what they cover? Thank you! Helen B. Hello Helen!                     There are four benefit phases of every...