Tag: Medicare
Social Security Scam Alert! Hang UP On Bogus Calls!
UNITED STATES—Reader Alert: This week, I, Toni King received a letter from the Social Security office regarding my special needs sister’s benefits and an...
Naturalized Citizen Question Confusing When Enrolling In Medicare Online!
UNITED STATES—Toni: I had no problem opening the “My Social Security” account to enroll in Medicare because I knew those answers. When it came...
Enrolled In Part B…Receiving Part D Penalty…Why?
UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I turned 65 in August 2018, continued to work full-time with company benefits, until I was laid off on May 10...
Turning 65 With Employer Health Insurance…Need Medicare Help!
UNITED STATES—Toni: I have just enrolled in Medicare A&B. I am still working with my husband and myself covered under my employer plan and...
Baby Boomers Trying To Understand Medicare?
UNITED STATES─Toni: I am a confused Baby Boomer who needs to make my Medicare decision this October when I turn 65. I am current...
Does Medicare Cover “Expensive” Injections At Doctor’s Office?
UNITED STATES─Toni: I have been laid off this week with my current employer’s benefits ending August 31. I turn 65 in August and will...
What Is A Retiree HRA Account?
UNITED STATES─Hi Toni: My husband is an oil company retiree and two weeks ago, we received a letter stating that his employer is terminating...
27 Skilled Nursing Facilities Settle Medicare Fraud
CALIFORNIA— 27 skilled nursing facilities, affiliated with Longwood Management Corporation, have agreed to pay $16.7 million in response to allegations of submitting false Medicare...
Expensive Prescriptions And Medicare
UNITED STATES—Toni: I will turn 65 in September and am currently covered by my wife’s employer group health insurance. Currently, I am fighting stage...
Need Help Selecting Right Medicare Advantage Plan For Mom!
UNITED STATES─Dear Toni: My mother has recently been laid off and losing her company benefits effective August 1. I need help finding a Medicare...
Did Medicare Call My Mom About COVID-19 Tests Or Was This...
UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: Yesterday, a representative from Medicare called my mother asking all types of personal questions to provide her with testing supplies for...
My Medicare Part B Premium Over $400 Monthly…I Was Laid Off!
UNITED STATES─ Dear Toni: Been reading your articles regarding COVID-19, being laid off and enrolling in Medicare properly. I have not read an article...
Doctor’s Advice…Get Traditional Medicare…What’s That?
UNITED STATES─Good Morning Toni: Have been reading your column for over a year and now I need some Medicare help. I am retiring and...
Enrolled In Medicare…Now I Can’t Fund My HSA!
UNITED STATES─ Reader Alert: Toni turned 65 on Wednesday, May 20 and has now joined the maze of Medicare. She will discuss what Medicare...
Do Friends Really Understand The Maze Of Medicare?
UNITED STATES─Hi Toni: I met with your office in late 2019 for a Toni Says® personalized Medicare consultation. I have a question regarding travel...
Starting Medicare…Why Is Part B Costing $578?
UNITED STATES—Toni: My Medicare begins June 1 and I have received my first bill which is $578.40 with the premium due by May 25. ...
Past 65 And Receiving The Medicare Part B Penalty…Why?
UNITED STATES─ Toni: My Medicare Part B enrollment nightmare began when I was laid off from my job on March 10. I was given...
Will Medicare Cover Long Term Care Issues Caused By COVID-19?
UNITED STATES─Morning, Toni: I read your recent article about COVID-19 and Medicare and recently my husband has contacted this terrible virus. He has been...
Laid Off…Turn 65 April 30 What Do I Do?
UNITED STATES─Toni: I need your help to enroll in Medicare because I will turn 65 on April 30th. On April 10th, I was laid...
Does A Medicare Supplement Have A PPO Network?
UNITED STATES─ Dear Toni: I am turning 65 in July and my husband is retiring January 2021. Both of us are covered by his...
