by Toni King | Sep 7, 2015 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare, Social Security
Hello Toni: I am a HR Manager for a local oil service company and have a question about an employee. He is turning 65 and is still working full time. His situation is a little different because next month he will begin receiving chemotherapy for lung cancer. Not sure...
by Toni King | Aug 4, 2015 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare, Original Medicare, Toni Says
Not Understanding Medicare Part A and HSA Can Be Costly Hi Toni: I am 65 almost 66, “still working” and covered entirely by my company with a HSA insurance plan. I put about $5,000 per year into a tax-sheltered account for medical expenses. When I went to the SS...
by Toni King | Jul 24, 2015 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare Part D
Why Enrolling In a Part D Medicare Drug Plan Is So Important Dear Toni: I have been told that Medicare does not cover drugs when you are in an emergency room? My mother went in the hospital from the ER for 2 days and because it was considered “under observation, we...
by Toni King | Jun 24, 2015 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare, retirement, Self Employed
Good Day, Toni: We saw your answer about Medicare Part B in an article online and our situation is different. My wife and I have recently turned 65, me this May and Carol July 8th. We have signed up for Medicare Part A only. I retired 2 years ago with fantastic...
by Toni King | Jun 11, 2015 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans
Good Morning Ms. Toni: The first week, my wife and I moved to Houston from Oklahoma, I had a wonderful surprise in my front yard and there was your Medicare column discussing different Medicare option for someone who has cancer. I am 70 years...
by Toni King | Apr 22, 2015 | Enrolling in Medicare, ObamaCare
Toni: I have worked in the oil industry for 30+ years and April 6th I was laid off as many others have been. I am 69 and my wife who is covered under my group plan is 62. We will have company group health coverage thru May, but after that I have to either go on...
