by Toni King | Mar 29, 2023 | Medicare, Social Security, Toni Says
Should I Apply for Social Security Disability While Receiving Medicaid? Toni: I am a 59-year-old female and in June,2022 I was diagnosed with stage IIIA metastatic breast cancer. A non-profit Cancer program in Houston qualified me under Medicaid (Breast/Ovarian cancer...
by Toni King | Mar 29, 2023 | Medicare, Toni Says
Warning: Taking Medicare advice from your friends can be costly! Hi Toni: I met with you in late 2021 for a Toni Says personalized Medicare consultation. I have a quick question regarding travel outside the United States because I’m planning a trip to Greece next...
by Toni King | Mar 16, 2023 | Medicare, Toni Says
Medicare Now Covers Shingles Vaccine at NO Cost! Toni: I was recently told that to receive a shingles vaccination I needed to have a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan to get the vaccination or pay $200. I thought all vaccinations and immunizations were...
by Toni King | Mar 16, 2023 | Medicare, Toni Says
Understanding Medicare…It’s Complicated! Toni: I am turning 65 in September and need make my Medicare decision. I do not know where to start or what to do? I am being bombarded by telemarketers and mail telling me that if I do not sign up for Medicare when I turn...
by Toni King | Feb 14, 2023 | Medicare
Can Beginning RMDs Raise Your Medicare Premiums? Toni: I am over 73 and began taking my RMDs (required minimum distributions) from my 401K when I turned 72. Could this have had an impact on my Medicare Part B premium increase for 2023? This year my Part B and...
by Toni King | Feb 14, 2023 | Medicare, Toni Says
Should A Veteran Using the VA Enroll in Medicare Part B? Toni: My husband is a Viet Nam Veteran and never enrolled in Medicare Part B because he uses the VA, close to where we live in Michigan for his medical care. He is having to wait for care from the VA for his...
