Tag: Medicare

Is There A New Plastic Medicare Card?

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UNITED STATES—Toni, I am concerned about a phone call I received yesterday from a representative with Medicare asking all types of personal questions and...

Is At-Home Recovery After A Transplant Covered By Medicare?

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UNITED STATES—Dear Readers:  This week, I received a text message from a local Toni Says Medicare client that I would like to share with...

I Thought Medicare Covered Long-Term Care

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UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, recently in your Medicare column, you discussed services that are not covered by Original Medicare such as dental, vision, long-term care,...

How Do I Enroll In Medicare?

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UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I am turning 65 in July and am bombarded with mail and telemarketing calls. I am not receiving Social Security and...

Losing Employer Benefits With Dental And Enrolling In Medicare…What Do I...

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UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, I will be eligible for Medicare in July and am now receiving cancer treatment. I am currently on my ex-employer’s COBRA...

America’s Veterans Need To Enroll In Medicare The Right Way

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UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, my husband, Jason, is a Vietnam Veteran and never enrolled in Medicare Part B because he uses the VA for his...

Son Loses Mom’s House Because Poor Medicare/Medicaid Choices!

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UNITED STATES—Toni, I have a client, Joshua, who just received a bill for his mother's long-term care paid by Medicaid in the state of...

Why Enrolling In Medicare Part D Is Important!

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UNITED STATES—Toni: I was told to receive a shingles vaccination; I need to be enrolled in a Part D prescription drug plan for the...

Terminated Medicare Part B 5 Years Ago And I Have A...

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UNITED STATES—Toni: Five years ago, when I was laid off, I enrolled in Medicare Parts A&B when I turned 65 in August. By November,...

How To Avoid The Medicare Part D Penalty!

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UNITED STATES—Dear Readers:  Last week’s Medicare article, “Ignoring Medicare rules costs Americans millions in penalties,” contained an error. The Medicare Part D Penalty is...

Ignoring Medicare Rules Costs Americans Millions in Penalties!!

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UNITED STATES—Toni: I need your help! I have discovered that my mother, who is 67, never enrolled in Medicare Part B or D. She...

Does Medicare Cover Expensive Shots Given At The Doctor’s Office?

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UNITED STATES—Toni: I am turning 65 in February and my individual health plan has a $6,000 deductible which I meet every year due to...

Surgery Postponed After Enrolling In Medicare Advantage Plan

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UNITED STATES—Toni: I made a terrible mistake during the recent Medicare Annual Enrollment Period and changed to a Medicare Advantage HMO plan because I...

Using GoodRx With Medicare Part D

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UNITED STATES—Toni: I had a great experience which helped me from getting in the Medicare Donut Hole with an expensive generic prescription. I received...

Exploring The Myths Of Medicare

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UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, I have been following your Toni Says Medicare column in my local newspaper to learn about Medicare. This week I discovered...

Is It Medicare Time For Me If I’m Turning 65 In...

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UNITED STATES—Toni, I turn 65 in March and overwhelmed by the overload of marketing calls/mail I am getting regarding enrolling in Medicare. Each company says...

Medicare Premiums And Deductibles Increase In 2024

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UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I have recently enrolled in Medicare and received my 2024 Medicare and You handbook and cannot find what the 2024 Medicare...

October 15 Is Here…Know Your Medicare Annual Enrollment Options

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UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, I turned 65 in February and did not enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan. I’ve been told that I must...

Difference Between Medicare Supplements Vs Medicare Advantage PPO Plans

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UNITED STATES—Hello Toni, I want to tell you and the Toni Says team “Thank You” for teaching us the value of Medicare Part B...

Plan F Rates Are Exploding…Need Help!

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UNITED STATES—Toni, we have received a 15 percent increase on our Plan F Medicare Supplement effective November 1. I am a 70-year-old female in...
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