by Toni King | Feb 9, 2017 | Toni Says
Toni: In January, I applied for my Medicare card and the card arrived yesterday, but I don’t understand why my Medicare number is my Social Security number with a “T” at the end. What is the “T” for? Most of my friends have an “A” on their card. Now I’m concerned...
by Toni King | Jan 28, 2017 | Toni Says
Toni: For the past two years, my Medicare Part B premiums have gone up. I am over 70 and began taking my RMDs (required minimum distributions) from my 401K. Could this have had an impact on my Medicare Part B premium increase? This year my Part B and Part D...
by Toni King | Jan 28, 2017 | Toni Says
Toni: I am a 67-year-old female who never enrolled in Medicare Part B or D because I believe in holistic medicine and only take vitamins. I was under the impression that if I didn’t go to the doctor, I didn’t need to apply for Medicare and could later. Now I have...
by Toni King | Jan 28, 2017 | Toni Says
Toni:This year, I got into the “donut hole” in September. It has financially devastated and I almost stopped taking my prescriptions. I can afford my monthly $80 co pays but on my statement, it says the actual prescription drugs cost is $950.00 per month. How can I...
by Toni King | Jan 16, 2017 | Medicare, ObamaCare, Toni Says
Will Trump Repealing Obamacare Change Medicare? Toni: Last week you opened my eyes to Medicare’s Donut Hole. I retired from company benefits and began my Medicare January 1st. I am concerned about what changes will happen if Trump repeals Obamacare. I would like to...
by Toni King | Dec 4, 2016 | Toni Says
Medicare Facts Every Baby Boomer Should Know Toni: I am a confused Baby Boomer who needs to make my Medicare decision in March 2017 when I turn 65. I do not know where to start or what to do? Can you please help simplify this ordeal? Thanks, Brenda...