by Toni King | May 4, 2021 | Medicare
Does Medicare Pay for A Gym Membership? 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, Sammy from Sienna Hi there…Sammy: Sammy the answer is NO! Medicare Parts...
by Toni King | Feb 4, 2021 | Medicare, Toni Says
Cancer Treatment Not Covered By Employer Health Insurance… Help Toni! I have developed a rare form of cancer that requires the use of proton therapy and my problem is that my employer’s health insurance does not cover proton therapy. I must pay all the costs....
by Toni King | Jan 8, 2021 | Medicare, Toni Says
Does Medicare Approve Clinical Trial Prescription Drug Programs? Toni: I turn 65 in May and am covered by my wife’s employer group health insurance. I am fighting stage 3 kidney cancer and the prognosis is good since I am participating in a clinical trial for a new...
by Toni King | Jan 8, 2021 | Long Term Care, Medicare
Does Medicare Cover Alzheimer Facility Care? 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 wipe out my 401K or savings if the arises due to long-term...
by Toni King | Jan 8, 2021 | Medicare, Toni Says
2021 Medicare Premiums and Costs Released Hello Toni: I have recently enrolled in Medicare and received my 2020 Medicare and You handbook and cannot find what the 2021 Medicare costs will be? Do you have any idea what the new Medicare costs are? Why weren’t the...
by Toni King | Jan 8, 2021 | Long Term Care, Medicare
Does Medicare Pay for a Long-Term Care Need? Toni: Recently my older sister had a stroke and needs extra care at home. I was told from friends at church that Medicare will help to pay for her at-home care. I cannot find any information about Medicare paying for...
