Tag: Medicare
Is There A New Plastic Medicare Card?
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?
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
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?
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...
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
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!
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!
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...
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!
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!!
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?
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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!
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...