Tag: Medicare
Can COBRA Cause A Medicare Part B Penalty?
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni: I lost my job July 2017. My wife and I have enrolled in Medicare Part B in January 2019 since COBRA’s...
Enrolling In Medicare At 65 Is Stressful!
UNITED STATES—Hi Toni! I will turn 65 on February 14 of this year and want to retire in 3-6 months. I have several questions...
Medicare Supplement Plan F Could Go Away In 2020?
UNITED STATES—Morning Toni: I am concerned about the difference in premiums between many of the Medicare Supplement plans and companies and it seems that...
Should I Enroll In Medicare Part A When Turning 65?
UNITED STATES—Ms. Toni: I believe I have received wrong information from my friends who suggested that I enroll in Medicare Part A which I...
Why Is My Part B Premium Over $500?
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni: I retired from my law firm in December and my Medicare began January 1. Today, my wife and I both received...
Enrolling In Medicare Online Can Be Confusing
UNITED STATES—Toni: Last week, you wrote about how to apply for Medicare online by having to start a “My Social Security” account. I had...
Medicare’s New Application Confusing Those Turning 65
UNITED STATES—Hi Toni: I am turning 65 in March and called Social Security for help with enrolling in Medicare. I was surprised when Social...
Does Medicare Pay For Medical Care Overseas?
UNITED STATES—Toni: My husband, who is turning 65 this April, was laid off from a major engineering firm this year and the only way...
11 Year Medicare Part B Penalty…Why?
UNITED STATES—Toni: My husband is finally retiring from the company he has worked at since 1995 and now our Medicare nightmare is beginning. Jim’s...
What Does “Formally Admitted” Mean?
UNITED STATES—Toni, what is the length of time you must spend in a hospital before Medicare will pay for a skilled nursing stay? My...
You Saved How Much With GoodRX?
UNITED STATES—Toni: I am a weekly follower of your Toni Says® Medicare column and would like to let your readers in on a wonderful...
Does Medicare Cover Doctor House Calls?
UNITED STATES—Toni: My 86-year-old mother with Alzheimer’s needs 24-hour care and lives in a local personal care home. She is enrolled in a Medicare...
Can Medicare Advantage Plan Be Changed After Deadline?
UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I recently attended a Medicare Advantage meeting because my Medicare Supplement Plan F is costing me $180 a month and was...
Is HSA Plan “Creditable,” Prescription Drug Part D Coverage?
UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: Turned 65 in August 2015, and continued to work full-time with an HSA that has a $3000.00 deductible before any prescriptions...
Stress Free Medicare Open Enrollment
UNITED STATES—Toni, I turn 65 next July, and I’m stressed by the mail I am getting this year for Medicare Open Enrollment and I’m...
TRS Retirees Left TRS Care Since Changes Were Made!
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni: I read an article from the Statesman which stated that 36,000 TRS retired teachers have left TRS Care and this troubles...
Frequently Asked Questions About Medicare
UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: You have been referred to me as a resource that can answer some of the questions I have about Medicare. I...
Changes To 2019 Medicare Part D
UNITED STATES—Toni: I recently received the 2019 Medicare and You handbook did not find any information about what the 2019 Part D deductibles and...
Enrolled In Medicare…Now I Can’t Fund My HSA!
UNITED STATES— Hi Toni: I attended one of your seminars and now I need help with my Medicare issue. I am 65 almost 66,...
65 With Employer Benefits What Do I Do?
UNITED STATES—Toni: I have two basic questions:
1) I am turning 65 in January, remaining employed until my wife, Lacy, turns 65 in 4 years....
