Confusion over Medicare’s Turning 65 Rule!
Confusion over Medicare’s Turning 65 Rule! Toni, My issue regarding how to enroll in Medicare is different than any enrollment problem that I have read in the Toni Says Medicare column. I understand from an email a friend received from Medicare.gov last year...
Does Enrolling in a Medicare Supplement Cancel a Medicare Advantage Plan?
Does Enrolling in a Medicare Supplement Cancel a Medicare Advantage Plan? Toni: Last year during Medicare’s Annual Enrollment, both my husband and I qualified for a Medicare Supplement Plan G over the phone from a telemarketing call. The supplement has never...
Exploring the Myths of Medicare
Exploring the Myths of Medicare Dear Toni, I have been following your Toni Says Medicare column in my local newspaper to learn about Medicare. This week I discovered online information discussing different myths of Medicare that confused me even more. I have...
Is It Medicare Time for Me if I’m Turning 65 in March?
Is It Medicare Time for Me if I’m Turning 65 in March? Toni, I turn 65 in March and overwhelmed by the overload of marketing calls/mail I am getting regarding enrolling in Medicare. Each company says theirs is the best, but they all offer the same thing with dental,...
Major Change to Medicare Part D in 2024?
Major Change to Medicare Part D in 2024? Toni: This year, I got into the Medicare “Donut Hole in July and got out of it in September. I am not sure what I will pay when I leave the Donut Hole? I can see from the Part D monthly statement that my prescription...
Medicare Premiums and Deductibles Increase in 2024
Medicare Premiums and Deductibles Increase in 2024 Hello Toni: I have recently enrolled in Medicare and received my 2024 Medicare and You handbook and cannot find what the 2024 Medicare costs will be? Do you have any idea what the new Medicare costs are? Thank...
Should I Enroll in Medicare When Turning 65 and Still Working?
Should I Enroll in Medicare When Turning 65 and Still Working? Hello Toni: I am turning 65 soon and working full-time with employer benefits. I am receiving conflicting information from friends and co-workers regarding enrolling in Medicare. Some say to enroll...
Medicare Premiums and Deductibles Increase in 2024
Medicare Premiums and Deductibles Increase in 2024 Hello Toni: I recently enrolled in Medicare and received my 2024 Medicare and You handbook and cannot find the 2024 Medicare costs will be? Do you have any idea what the new Medicare costs are? Thank You, Cindy from...
Can’t Afford My $660 Medicare Premium … What Do I Do?
Can’t Afford My $660 Medicare Premium … What Do I Do? Dear Toni My Medicare begins September 1 and I have received my first bill for $660. This bill is for 4 months from September to December. I thought Medicare was a monthly premium of $164.90. If I pay the...
Medicare Rules Confuse HR Dept.
Medicare Rules Confuse HR Dept. Hello Toni: I am a HR Manager for a local oil & gas company and have a question about an employee. He is turning 65 and still working full time. His situation is a little different because next month he will begin...
Medicare Questions from Toni Says® Readers
Medicare Questions from Toni Says® Readers This week’s Toni Says Medicare column consists of “What if” Medicare questions from Toni Says® readers around the United States. “What if” I did not enroll in a Medicare Part D plan when I turned 65 and I am taking an...
“Still Working” … Medicare’s Magic Words for Enrolling in Part B Correctly!!
“Still Working” … Medicare’s Magic Words for Enrolling in Part B Correctly!! Dear Toni, I’m losing the battle with Social Security about me and my wife enrolling in Medicare Part B since I am losing my group benefits effective July 31. I took early retirement during...
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