Tag: Medicare

Is Medicare Annual Enrollment Time For Me?

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UNITED STATES—Toni, I turn 65 in April and overwhelmed by all the mail I am getting this year for Medicare Annual Enrollment. What do...

Why Is My Medicare Part B Premium $615?

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UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, I have been reading your articles regarding turning 65, being laid off, and enrolling in Medicare but I have not read...

How To Avoid A Medicare Part D Penalty!!

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UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I retired in April and had a telemarketing agent help me find a Medicare Supplement which began May 1, 2022. No...

October 15 Is Coming…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 have been told that I...

2023 Medicare Premiums And Costs Released Early!!

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UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I have recently enrolled in Medicare and received my 2023 Medicare and You handbook and cannot find what the 2023 Medicare...

Tips To Taking The Stress Out Of Medicare Annual Enrollment

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UNITED STATES—Toni: Read in your column last week that there is only 3 weeks to the Medicare Annual Enrollment period. I’m really confused on what...

Medicare Advantage HMO NOT Accepted with Nursing Home?

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UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: My mother has a Medicare Advantage HMO and August 1st she moved into a nursing home in the Sugar Land area....

Ins And Outs Of Medicare’s “Lifetime Reserve Days”

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UNITED STATES—Toni: Can you explain why a hospital employee from the medical claims division asked my husband Greg to sign a form stating that...

Will A Medicare Advantage Plan With Prescription Drugs Prevent “Extra” Part...

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UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I am turning 65 in October, self-employed and my income is over $250K. Recently I received a letter from SSA telling...

Does Medicare Pay For Diabetic Supplies?

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UNITED STATES—Dear Toni: I am diabetic and I order my diabetic supplies from a mail-order program through my employer benefits. Recently, I have been...

Help! Medicare Is NOT Paying My Medical Claims!

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UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, my husband recently retired from his job and because I am over 65, I needed to sign up for Medicare. I...

How To Keep The Donut Hole From Getting You!!

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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...

Should I Enroll in Medicare When Turning 65?

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UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I am turning 64 soon and have not started receiving my Social Security check. I am still working full time but...

Social Security Disability’s Medicare Enrollment Rules

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UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, my husband has met his 24th month of being on Social Security Disability which qualifies him for Medicare. His disability is...

Owe $64,300 To My Doctor And Rehab Center…Should Have Enrolled In...

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UNITED STATES—Toni, I am having a huge problem with my Medicare because I did not enroll in Part B at the correct time. I am...

Why Is My Medicare Premium An Extra $499?

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UNITED STATES—Toni: My husband, John and I need your guidance because I believe I have made a mistake enrolling in Medicare. Last year, John was...

Why Am I Receiving A Medicare Part D Late Enrollment Penalty?

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UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I have received a notice from CMS (Medicare) saying they do not have record of me having prescription drug coverage that...

Laid-Off…What Are My Medicare Options?

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UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: my husband, David, has been laid-off because of what is happening to the economy and rising gas prices. He is 68...

What Are “Patient Rights” For Original Medicare?

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UNITED STATES—Dear Toni: I need your help regarding my husband’s parents who are in their late 80s. My mother-in-law has been sick for the...

America Get Prepared! Hurricane Season Starts June 1

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UNITED STATES—Toni: In August 2017, Hurricane Harvey absolutely devastated my wife. Now, her 84-year-old mother is living in an assisted living facility, and we...
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