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 | Feb 5, 2020 | Medicare, Medicare Part B
2020 Medicare Costs & Part B Premiums are Rising! Hello Toni: I have recently enrolled in Medicare and have received my 2020 Medicare and You handbook and cannot find what the 2020 Medicare Part A and B deductibles will be? Do you have any idea what the new...
by Toni King | Feb 5, 2020 | donut hole, Medicare, Medicare Part D
Did The Medicare Part D “Donut Hole” End in 2020? Toni: Last fall, I was diagnosed with a serious illness and began taking Humira which is very expensive costing over $5,000 per month. I was told that the Medicare Part D “Donut Hole” was vanishing in 2020 and I...
by Toni King | Jan 8, 2020 | Medicare, Medicare Part D, prescription drug plans, Toni Says
What!! My Medicare Part B or D Penalty Is Forever? Toni: I am a 67-year-old female who never enrolled in Medicare Part B or D because I believe in holistic medicine and only take vitamins. I was under the impression that if I didn’t go to the doctor, I didn’t need to...
by Toni King | Jan 8, 2020 | confused about medicare, Long-Term Care, Medicare, Toni Says
Is A Memory Care Facility Covered by Medicare? Morning, Toni: I have never seen you address the issue of paying for a Memory Care or Alzheimer facility and Medicare. I am concerned that I may wipeout my 401K or savings if need arises due to a long-term health issue...
by Toni King | Jan 8, 2020 | confused about medicare, Medicare, Supplemental Plans, Toni Says
Turning 65 in March…Why Can’t I apply for Medicare Supplement Plan F? Morning Toni: I am turning 65 in March and am searching for the right Medicare Supplement to cover my health needs. I have been told from patients at the cancer center where I go to...
