by Toni King | Apr 8, 2025 | Medicare
Human Resource Medicare Rules Hello Toni: I am a human resources manager for an oil service company and have a question about an employee. He is turning 65 and is still working full time. His situation is unusual because next month he will begin receiving...
by Toni King | Apr 8, 2025 | Medicare, Medicare Part B
Medicare problem began with a notice from CMS Hello Toni, When I turned 65, I continued to work with excellent company benefits. I delayed enrolling in Part B for 5 years after I turned 70 and retired with a Jan. 1 effective date for my Medicare Supplement Plan G and...
by Toni King | Apr 8, 2025 | Medicare, Medicare Part B, Toni Says
Do I enroll in Medicare’s Part A or B during the turning-65 enrollment time? Toni: I am turning 65 on April 4, working part-time and not eligible for my employer benefits, so I need Medicare. A friend gave me confusing information about enrolling in Medicare...
by Toni King | Feb 6, 2025 | Medicare
Medicare Basics for Baby Boomers Dear Toni, I am a confused Baby Boomer who needs to make my Medicare decision in November when I turn 65. I do not know where to start or what to do. Can you please help simplify this ordeal? Thanks Stephanie Hi Stephanie:...
by Toni King | Feb 6, 2025 | Medicare, Social Security
How to inform Medicare that your income is lower. Dear Toni, I began taking my RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) from my 401(k) when I turned 72 and my Medicare premium in 2025 is $480.90 for Part B and $57.00 for Part D. Did taking my RMD with my Social...
by Toni King | Feb 6, 2025 | Medicare
Exploring the Myths of Medicare Dear Toni, I have been following your Toni Says Medicare column in my local newspaper to learn about Medicare. This week I discovered online information discussing different myths of Medicare that confused me even more. I have...
