by Toni King | Apr 3, 2019 | confused about medicare, Long-Term Care, Medicare, out of pocket costs, pre-existing conditions
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 wipeout my 401K or savings if need arises due to a long-term care or Alzheimer’s need arises...
by Toni King | Apr 18, 2018 | Enrolling in Medicare, Events, Medicare
Toni: My husband’s employer group health plan now has a $2500 deductible and the premium is over $600 for me. The HR manager confided to Carl that Medicare may be a less expensive option for us since I turn 65 on April 30th and gave him a Toni Says® newspaper article...
by Toni King | Mar 5, 2018 | confused about medicare, Enrolling in Medicare, Events, Medicare, Toni Says
Hi, Toni: I am employed by Baker Hughes, looking to retire either later this year or early next year. I have a Retiree Medical Account, and the money in it will be moved to One Exchange for them to administer the funds. I am having a difficult time looking online as...
by Toni King | Feb 12, 2018 | confused about medicare, Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare, Toni Says
Toni: I have been receiving mail and phone calls about a new Medicare card that is being issued for those on Medicare. I’m getting a little concerned because neither my wife or I have received the new card. My wife went to her cardiologist and there was a sign saying...
by Toni King | Feb 1, 2018 | confused about medicare, Enrolling in Medicare, Events, Medicare, Toni Says
Dear Toni, Just a quick note to say that my mother had to go into the hospital this week. Has the flu, a urinary tract infection and pneumonia. She had slipped and bumped her head, but no concussion. Very weak, so we are asking that she be placed into...
by Toni King | Jan 3, 2018 | Medicare, Toni Says
2017 has been a great year and thank you from Toni Says® team for allowing us to help you navigate the maze of Medicare. “What if” I did not enroll in Medicare Parts A and B when I should because I don’t want to pay that extra Part B premium each month? I don’t...
