by Toni King | Sep 16, 2020 | Long Term Care, Toni Says
Are You Prepared for An Unexpected Accident or Illness? Hi Toni: Recently, I had a bad car wreck and ended up in the hospital with only a minor concussion from hitting the windshield and my wife was not hurt at all. I was surprised when the hospital asked for my...
by Toni King | Sep 16, 2020 | Medicare Part D, Toni Says
Enrolled in Medicare Part B…NOW I’m Receiving a Part D Penalty…Why? Hello Toni: Turned 65 in August 2018, continued to work full-time with company benefits, until I was laid off on May 10thand that is when my employer benefits ended. I have enrolled in a Medicare...
by Toni King | Sep 16, 2020 | Social Security, Toni Says
Social Security Scam Alert!!! Hang UP on Bogus Calls!! Reader Alert: This week, I, Toni King received a letter from the Social Security office regarding my special needs sister’s benefits and an amazing SCAM ALERT was on the back of the envelope that her Social...
by Toni King | Aug 8, 2020 | Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Toni Says
What is a Retiree HRA Account? Hi Toni: My husband is an oil company retiree and two weeks ago, we received a letter stating that his employer is terminating all Medicare eligible retirees Aetna and Express Scripts group benefits with a termination date of September...
by Toni King | Jul 1, 2020 | Medicare Part B, Original Medicare, Toni Says
Why is My Medicare Part B Premium Over $400 Monthly…I Was Laid Off! Dear Toni: Been reading your articles regarding COVID-19, being laid off, and enrolling in Medicare properly. I have not read an article on how to lower the premium if you are not making the...
by Toni King | Jul 1, 2020 | COVID-19, Medicare Advantage Plans, Toni Says
Telehealth or House Call Doctor Visits Due to COVID-19 Stress! Toni: My 86-year-old mother with Alzheimer’s needs 24-hour care and lives in a personal care home. She is enrolled in a Medicare Advantage HMO and taking her to the doctor is quite an ordeal. Friends have...
