by Toni King | Jan 8, 2020 | confused about medicare, Long-Term Care, Medicare, Toni Says
Is A Memory Care Facility Covered by Medicare? Morning, Toni: I have never seen you address the issue of paying for a Memory Care or Alzheimer facility and Medicare. I am concerned that I may wipeout my 401K or savings if need arises due to a long-term health issue...
by Toni King | Jan 8, 2020 | confused about medicare, Medicare, Supplemental Plans, Toni Says
Turning 65 in March…Why Can’t I apply for Medicare Supplement Plan F? Morning Toni: I am turning 65 in March and am searching for the right Medicare Supplement to cover my health needs. I have been told from patients at the cancer center where I go to...
by Toni King | Oct 31, 2019 | confused about medicare, Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare Part D, part d changes
2020 Medicare Part D Changes…Released! Reader Alert: Effective October 1st, the new Medicare.gov website was released…. Toni: Last year, the 2019 Medicare and You handbook did not include the 2019 Part D deductibles and “Donut Hole” costs, and I got in the “famous”...
by Toni King | Sep 5, 2019 | confused about medicare, Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare
Questions About Transitioning Into Medicare… Hello Toni: You have been referred to me as a resource that can answer questions I have about Medicare. I am turning 65 this December and have not discovered what I need to do to begin Medicare since I am still...
by Toni King | Apr 3, 2019 | confused about medicare, Long-Term Care, Medicare, out of pocket costs, pre-existing conditions
Morning, Toni: I read your Medicare column regularly and have never seen you address the issue of paying for an Alzheimer facility care. I am concerned that I may wipeout my 401K or savings if need arises due to a long-term care or Alzheimer’s need arises...
by Toni King | Apr 18, 2018 | confused about medicare, out of pocket costs, Toni Says
Toni, Two of my neighbors told my wife that they get free gym membership through Medicare. Any truth to that, as I never heard about this before? Regards, John Houston, TX Hi there…John: John, the answer is NO! Medicare Parts A and B do not provide a gym...
