by Toni King | Aug 8, 2020 | Enrolling in Medicare
Toni: I am a confused Baby Boomer who needs to make my Medicare decision this October when I turn 65. I am currently on an individual health plan that has a terrible high deductible. I do not know where to start or what to do? Can you please simplify this ordeal? ...
by Toni King | Apr 1, 2020 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare
Enroll in Medicare Past 65 and Losing Your Job During Current Hard-Economic Times Reader Alert: Tuesday March 17, 2020 all local Social Security offices nationwide were closed to in-person visits and have asked those who need assistance to call your local Social...
by Toni King | Mar 5, 2020 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare
Turning 65…Medicare Marketing Is Overwhelming! America, it has finally happened because I, Toni King, who has been writing the Toni Says® Medicare column is turning 65 in May. I am now experiencing, excessive marketing and confusion regarding finding a Medicare plan...
by Toni King | Feb 5, 2020 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare, Social Security
Does Your Medicare Card Automatically Arrive in the Mail When Turning 65? Hello Toni: I turned 65 in December and have not received my Medicare card. I am working full- time with company benefits and not taking my social security check. A co-worker said I should have...
by Toni King | Dec 10, 2019 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans
Is an MSA Like an Employer HSA Plan? Morning Toni: Never have I seen this question asked in your column. I am leaving employer’s insurance and have an HSA that has a $5000 deductible before the group health plan will begin to pay. I would like to know if there is a...
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”...
