by Toni King | Sep 30, 2015 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Medicare Part D, Original Medicare, Supplemental Plans
Medicare Annual Enrollment Toni: Read in your column last week that there is only 5 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 making the wrong decision and messing up...
by Toni King | Jul 24, 2015 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare Part D
Why Enrolling In a Part D Medicare Drug Plan Is So Important Dear Toni: I have been told that Medicare does not cover drugs when you are in an emergency room? My mother went in the hospital from the ER for 2 days and because it was considered “under observation, we...
by Toni King | Mar 29, 2015 | Medicare Part D
Hello Toni: I turned 65 in March 2012 and continued to work full time with excellent company benefits. I decided to delay Part B until December 1, 2014 when I have retired. I enrolled in a Medicare supplement plan F and a Part D prescription drug plan and now I have...
by Toni King | Oct 22, 2014 | Medicare, Medicare Part D
About 2 weeks ago on CBS 60 Minutes, a segment discussed the high cost of cancer drugs. Two Oncologists discussed what a crime it is that Medicare cannot negotiate the pharmaceutical companies for cheaper prices for Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. I wanted...
by Toni King | Jun 19, 2014 | Medicare Part D, Original Medicare
Good Morning Toni: I was recently told that to receive a shingles vaccination I needed to have a Part D (Medicare prescription) drug plan to get the vaccination or pay $200. I thought all vaccinations and immunizations were covered at no cost. ...
by Toni King | May 29, 2014 | Medicare Part D
Toni: Last year, my mother got into the “donut hole” in October. I can see from the Part D statement she receives that she is rapidly approaching the donut hole and it is only the beginning of May. None of her drugs have changed from 2013. She can afford...
