Tag: penalty
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...
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...
How To Avoid A Medicare Part D Penalty!!
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...
How To Keep The Donut Hole From 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...
Owe $64,300 To My Doctor And Rehab Center…Should Have Enrolled In...
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 Am I Receiving A Medicare Part D Late Enrollment Penalty?
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...
Husband Retiring…Why Is He Receiving A 5 Year Part B Penalty?
UNITED STATES—Toni: My husband is retiring from the company he has worked at since 2005 and now our Medicare nightmare is beginning. Jim’s company...
Medicare Part D Penalty Costs What??
UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I made a terrible mistake last April when I was no longer covered by my employer group health plan due to...
Self-Employed…Should I Enroll In Medicare Part B??
UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I need your help about enrolling in Part B or delaying it. I am self-employed with no employees, turning 65 with...
“Still Working…” Magic Words For Enrolling In Medicare Part B Correctly!!
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni: I am losing the battle with Social Security about me and my wife enrolling in Medicare Part B since I am...
Medicare Prescription Drug Penalty Confusion!!
UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I turned 65 in August 2018, continued to work full-time with an HSA that has a $3000.00 deductible before any prescriptions...
Ballots Found Strewn In Los Feliz
LOS FELIZ—Many ballots were found on Wednesday, October 28 strewn across a street in Los Feliz along with a few letters.
The ballots were found...
Left Employer Benefits, Why Do I Have Medicare Part D Penalty?
UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I made a terrible mistake last April when I was no longer being covered by my employer group health plan due...
Why Is My Medicare Part B Premium Costing $723?
UNITED STATES—Toni: My Medicare began on August 1st and on September 3rd I received my first bill which is $723 for my Medicare Part...
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...
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...
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...
What?? Not Enrolling In Medicare Part D Caused A Penalty?
UNITED STATES─ Hello Toni: I received a notice from CMS (Medicare) saying they do not have record of me having prescription drug coverage that...
