by Toni King | Oct 5, 2021 | Medicare
Medicare Rule…No One Remembers! Dear Toni, Just a quick note to say that my mother had to go into the hospital this week with COVID that caused a urinary tract infection and pneumonia. She had slipped and bumped her head, but no concussion. Very weak, so we are...
by Toni King | Oct 5, 2021 | Medicare
Reader Alert!! Dangers of Changing Medicare Options with Telemarketers! Morning Toni: When I first got Medicare, I picked a Medicare supplement plan F. In 2019, I was approached by a telemarking phone call. He talked me into Medicare Supplement Plan K to save some...
by Toni King | Sep 8, 2021 | Medicare, Toni Says
Why Is Medicare Denying Paying for My Doctor Visit? Hello Toni: I have a $900 doctor bill with a new cardiologist and Medicare says they will not pay? I recently retired and enrolled in Medicare and a Medicare supplement for the freedom to pick my own doctor! This...
by Toni King | Sep 8, 2021 | Medicare, Social Security, Toni Says
Husband Passed Away…Why Is My Medicare Monthly Premium $545? Dear Toni: I have been reading your articles regarding COVID-19, being laid off, and enrolling in Medicare properly but I have not read an article on how to lower the Medicare monthly premium if you are not...
by Toni King | Aug 3, 2021 | Medicare, Medicare Part B, Toni Says
Why Is My Medicare Premium An Extra $471? Toni: My husband, John and I need your guidance because I believe I have made a mistake enrolling in Medicare. Last year, John was laid off due to COVID-19 and has lost his employer health insurance and so I have enrolled in...
by Toni King | Aug 3, 2021 | Medicare, Medicare Part B
Not Knowing Medicare Rules Costs Americans Millions! Toni: In 2019, we sold our house to move into a senior community. Now, both of our Part B premiums have increased drastically in 2021 from around $145 a month to over $475 for Part B and an additional increase for...