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...
by Toni King | Jan 20, 2023 | Medicare
Are Injections Given at the Doctor’s Office Covered by Medicare? Toni: I am turning 65 in March and my individual health plan has a $4,000 deductible which I meet every year due to shots of Lucentis for Macular degeneration which is over $2500 per shot given at the...
by Toni King | Nov 4, 2022 | Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans
Know Your Medicare Annual Enrollment Options!! Dear Toni: I turned 65 in February and did not enroll in a Medicare Prescription Drug plan. I’ve been told that I must wait until October for Medicare’s Annual Enrollment time. I need help now because I have been...
by Toni King | Oct 4, 2022 | Medicare, Toni Says
Medicare Supplement Premium Is Out-of-Control!! When Can I Change? Toni: We have received a 20% increase for our Plan F Medicare Supplement that is effective October 1. I am a 70-year-old female in good health, but my husband is undergoing cancer treatment. Also,...
by Toni King | Oct 4, 2022 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare, Toni Says
Tips to Taking the Stress Out of Medicare Annual Enrollment Toni: Read in your column last week that there is only 3 weeks to the Medicare Annual Enrollment period. I’m really confused on what I need to do. I am receiving so much mail that I am stressed about...
by Toni King | Sep 6, 2022 | Medicare, Toni Says
Does Medicare Pay for Diabetic Supplies? Dear Toni: I am diabetic and I order my diabetic supplies from a mail-order program through my employer’s benefits. Recently, I have been laid off and had to enroll in Medicare. How do I receive my diabetic supplies...
