Does Medicare Call Your House?
Hello Toni: I am a 72 year old female who lives alone and yesterday, a representative from Medicare called me asking all types of personal questions. I told them, I did not give personal information over the phone. I’m concerned this could be a scam,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
What Can I do if Medicare Won’t Pay for Care I Received?
Dear Toni: I am just so confused with Medicare because I have a bill with a new doctor and Medicare says they will not pay? I never had this type of problem when I worked and was on a company plan. Can you please tell me what to do? I really do not know who I...
Need Help Understanding My Medicare Options?
Dear Toni, I will be turning 65 on June 23,2013and absolutely don't know anything about Medicare, how to apply, when to apply where to apply? How to select to what and when?? Which program is good and which one is not? I do have some health problems and am concerned I...
I’m Paying More than $104.90 for Medicare’s Part B!! How Can I Appeal This??
Hello Toni: I don’t understand why I am paying more for my Part B premium. When I called Social Security, the agent told me that Part B was $104.90, but my letter says that based on me and my husband’s income, Part B for me will be $230.70. Now that I...
Need Help Picking Right Medicare Advantage Plan for Mom!!
Dear Toni: My mother is retiring and losing her company benefits. I need help finding a Medicare Advantage plan that can better meet her medical needs. She receives $1,134 on her Social Security check and cannot afford to purchase a Medicare...
I Have Cancer!! Which Medicare Option is Right??
Hi Toni, I just love your column. I am retired and turning 65, this June and have no idea what I should do?? Currently I am on a COBRA policy from my old employer. I am a type 2 diabetic, have high cholesterol, hypertension, but my main...
Why Do I Owe $28,000…I have Medicare!!
Toni, I am having problems with TRS/Aetna and Medicare. My wife is a retired Ft. Bend school teacher. I am retired and currently 66 years old. I am covered under her Aetna plan. When I turned 65, I enrolled in Medicare Part A only. I did not enroll in Part B...
I’m Self Employed…Do I Have to Enroll in Medicare’s Part B?
Hello Toni: I need your help about enrolling in Part B or delaying it. I am self-employed with no employees, turning 65 with an individual Blue Cross/Blue Shield health plan that covers me and my wife. I’ve been told by friends that since I am still working, paying...
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