Tag: Medicare
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....
Didn’t Enroll Medicare Part D, Now Owe Big Dollars
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni: I have been told that Medicare does not cover drugs when you are in an emergency room? My husband, Joe went...
Medicare Open Enrollment Confusion…You’re Not Alone!
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, This is my first Medicare open/annual enrollment and I don't know anything about this process? I have been receiving tons of...
Talking With Social Security About Enrolling In Medicare
UNITED STATES—Toni: I turned 65 in March and called Social Security to discuss enrolling in Medicare. I was given the wrong information from the...
Is the Donut Hole Getting You!!
UNITED STATES—Toni: Last year, my mother got into the “donut hole” in October. I can see from the Part D statement she receives that...
Need My Medicare To Begin Feb. 1 What Options Available?
UNITED STATES—Hello Toni, I have collected your articles on Medicare for years from the newspaper and finally bought your book and workbook. As I...
Acthar Paying Doctors To Sell
UNITED STATES—For nearly six years the prescribed drug, H.P. Acthar Gel-- used for infant seizure disorder, has increased in the healthcare field. During the...
Retirees…Know Your Medicare Options!
Hi Toni:
My husband is an Aramco retiree and two weeks ago we received a letter stating that Aramco is terminating all Aramco Medicare Eligible...
Santa Monica Library To Host Financial Planning Seminar
SANTA MONICA—On Wednesday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. the Santa Monica Public Library will host "Smart Money Fundamentals" in the Main Library’s MLK, Jr....