by Toni King | Apr 30, 2014 | Toni Says
Dear Toni, I have read your column with great interest for years knowing that one day this time would come. My mother is almost 88 years old and in dire need of help at home with everyday routines, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, shopping and meal preparation. ...
by Toni King | Apr 20, 2014 | Toni Says
Good Morning, Toni: I am a 58 year old female who qualified for Social Security Disability this February because I have MS which keeps me from working. I am waiting for Medicare to begin and because of that I did not enroll in Obamacare. I think I made a mistake...
by Toni King | Mar 25, 2014 | Toni Says
Hi Toni, I am turning 65, this June and have no idea what I should do because I have breast cancer? Currently I am on a COBRA policy from my old employer with all of my medical bills are now being met. The COBRA plan is costing me about $800 a month. But...
by Toni King | Mar 14, 2014 | Enrolling in Medicare, Social Security, Toni Says
Toni: My husband has recently been laid off from his job and I am having a real stress moment. He has always provided the main income, but now my job is paying the monthly bills. My husband will not touch his 401K or cash in any CDs. Friends are advising him to go...
by Toni King | Mar 9, 2014 | Toni Says
Dear Toni: I just lost my job and I have had coverage through my job on myself and my husband who is a cancer patient. I am 70 and my husband is 69. My question is: If we elect to take COBRA, should we enroll in Part B of Medicare or wait until COBRA ends to enroll...
by Toni King | Mar 7, 2014 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare Part D, Toni Says
Hello Toni: I have your Medicare Survival Guide, but I still am confused on an issue. My husband retired from an oil company with full benefits. We have both turned 65 this year and will now be going on Medicare. His company has automatically enrolled...
