Medicare Supplement Rate Increase is Killing Me! Can I Change NOW!!!
Reader Alert: 7 weeks to October 15th…Medicare’s Open Enrollment Countdown… Dear Toni: I recently received the renewal for my Medicare Supplement and the rate increase is not in my budget. It is over 15% and every year it seems to go up, but not as...
Does the “IRMAA” Income Rule to Medicare Part D Affect You???
Reader Alert: 8 weeks to October 15th…Medicare’s Open Enrollment Countdown… Dear Toni: I am 68 and have been on Medicare for 3 years with the same $0 premium Medicare Advantage HMO that has Medicare Prescription Drug plan included but recently I received a...
I Am A Vet … and so Confused about My Medicare?
Reader Alert: 9 weeks to October 15th…Medicare’s Open Enrollment Countdown… Toni: I am a Vet and get my drugs from the VA. I am turning 65 in March 2013 and think it is ridiculous to pay $104.90 for Part B when I get everything for nothing at the VA. I...
Medicare Rules Changed July 1
10 weeks to October 15th…Medicare’s Open Enrollment Countdown…Time to get READY!! Reader Alert: New Medicare Rules take Effect July 1st for Mail Order Diabetic Supplies and Various Medical Equipment such as Oxygen. Please read below: Dear Toni: I am diabetic and...
doctors not accept new medicare patients
Reader Alert: 11 weeks to October 15th…Medicare’s Open Enrollment Countdown… Hi Toni: This week, I went to see a neurologist and his office said that since medicare is primary on my insurance, I would have to pay upfront the complete bill and be reimbursed by...
TRS Medicare Plans…Which One Is Right For Me??
Reader Alert: 12 weeks to October 15th…Medicare’s Open Enrollment Countdown begins… In the past few days, I have had emails regarding mail already being sent in regards to Medicare Open Enrollment, this October 15th and I wanted my readers to be aware that...
With All of the Obamacare Talk Lately…People turning 65 are Confused!!!
Toni, I am turning 65 in September…I recently enrolled in Medicare and only part A. My husband is still working and insists that we are still both covered by medical & prescription drugs. He said to wait until he retires to enroll in part B which he anticipates to...
Why Doesn’t Medicare Cover Glasses or Dental?
Toni, Will be eligible for Medicare this year and trying to compare Medicare to my company benefits? I think that I understand the alphabet soup for Medicare, i.e. Parts A, B and D. Why doesn’t Medicare cover eye glasses/vision benefits or dental work?...
New to Houston with Elderly Mother Hurricanes Scare Me!!
Hello Toni: We are new to the Gulf Coast area and all of this Hurricane talk makes me nervous. My 78 year old mother is living in an assisted living facility in the Sugar Land area. What can I do to be prepared for a Hurricane or an emergency if one...
HELP!!! My Sister with Cancer Loses Medicaid!!
My sister was granted Medicaid in January of this year. Has no health insurance or Medicare. She is 60 years old and she was granted Medicaid for Stage 3 breast cancer. She had 19 lymph-nodes removed and this qualified her for Medicaid. We learned from her...
Hospice….So Misunderstood!!!
Hello Toni: As a certified case manager and critical care unit RN, I see adult children seeking advice for their parents who are closing in on end of life issues. Those that have serious health care issues should be offered every option for proper planning of end of...
I NEED TO DISENROLL FROM MY MEDICARE ADVANTAGE PLAN!!
Good Morning Ms. Toni: The first week, my wife and I had moved to Houston, I had a wonderful surprise in the Spring Examiner newspaper in my front yard and there was your Medicare column discussing different Medicare options for someone who has cancer. I...
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