May 24

Medicare Stopped Paying My Husband’s Skilled Nursing Must Pay $4000/month or Take Him Home!!

Toni:               My husband, 67 years old, suffered a severe stroke this January and his skilled/ rehab facility is saying Medicare will not pay for his care anymore.  I’ve been informed that beginning next week either to receive care from this facility, it will have to be private pay of about $4000 or I …

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May 18

Myth or Fact…How Obamacare Affects Medicare?

Hello Toni: I hear so many rumors about how Obamacare is going to affect Medicare.  Mainly, doctors are not accepting Medicare and that the Part B premium is going to be over $200 in a few years.  Can you please tell me what is true and what is myth or rumor? Thanks, Abbey Good Day …

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May 13

Tips to Stay out of the “Donut Hole”!

Toni:             Last year, my mother got into the “donut hole” in October.  I can see from the Part D statement she receives she is rapidly approaching the limit.  She can afford her co pays of $104.00 per month, but not the true prescription drugs cost is $630.00 per month.  I need to know how …

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Apr 30

Medicare Plan C or Part C??Are They the Same or Different?

 Toni:             I attended your “Confused about Medicare” workshop last Thursday at Leisure Learning.  I do not understand the difference between Original Medicare’s Plan C and Medicare’s Part C.  Why are there 2 difference “C”s? Are there different plans and parts?             I am turning 65 on June 6, 2013 and am really confused.  Can …

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