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...
by Toni King | Apr 16, 2015 | Enrolling in Medicare, Long-Term Care, Original Medicare
Dear Toni: A few months ago, you wrote about other options for long term care. You mentioned life insurance with living benefits and this confuses me because I thought all life insurance was the same. I thought there was only term and whole life. How does this new...
