Does Medicare Pay for Diabetic Supplies? Dear Toni: I am diabetic and I order my diabetic supplies from a mail-order program through my employer’s benefits. Recently, I have been laid off and had to enroll in Medicare. How do I receive my diabetic supplies...
Social Security Disability’s Medicare Enrollment Rules Dear Toni, My husband has met his 24th month of being on Social Security Disability which qualifies him for Medicare. His disability is because of a severe case of Parkinson’s. On August1st his Medicare...
Laid-Off … What Are My Medicare Options? Hello Toni: My husband, David, has been laid-off because of what is happening to the economy and rising gas prices. He is 68 and has never enrolled in Medicare. I am turning 65 this September and we both are covered under his...
Help…. Doctor Is Not Accepting Medicare? Hi Toni: This week, I went to see my primary care doctor and his office manager informed me that they are no longer accepting Medicare. I recently enrolled in Medicare and will have to pay upfront the complete bill and be...
Can Mom Qualify for Home Healthcare? Dear Toni: Help!!! My mother-in-law is 85 and lives in an independent living facility on her own. After hospitalization in November, she needs 24-hour medical care when she went home. We were told by the hospital and the staff at...