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...
by Toni King | Nov 19, 2020 | Medicare
Have Cancer…. Must Return to Original Medicare During Medicare Annual Enrollment!! Toni: Last year, I made a mistake when I retired and enrolled in a Medicare Advantage PPO plan because I understood from talking with retired co-workers and friends that this PPO plan...
by Toni King | Oct 15, 2020 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare
Marketing During Medicare Annual Enrollment Is Stressful!! 3 Weeks until Thursday, October 15-Medicare Annual Enrollment- Toni: I just received a phone call saying there is a federal law that I change my Medicare during Medicare’s Annual Enrollment? The Toni Says®...
by Toni King | Aug 8, 2020 | Medicare, out of pocket costs
Does Medicare Cover “Expensive” Injections in Doctor’s Office? Toni: I have been laid off this week with my current employer’s benefits ending August 31. I turn 65 in August and will be enrolling in Medicare. My employer group health plan currently has an HSA with...
by Toni King | Aug 8, 2020 | Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Toni Says
What is a Retiree HRA Account? Hi Toni: My husband is an oil company retiree and two weeks ago, we received a letter stating that his employer is terminating all Medicare eligible retirees Aetna and Express Scripts group benefits with a termination date of September...
by Toni King | Jul 1, 2020 | Medicare, Original Medicare
Doctor’s Advice…Get Traditional Medicare…What’s That? Good Morning Toni: Have been reading your column for over a year and now I need some Medicare help. I am retiring and turning 65 in October. I had a triple bi-pass in April of this year. Last week I talked...