by Toni King | Jun 30, 2013 | Toni Says
My sister was granted Medicaid in January of this year. Has no health insurance or Medicare. She is 60 years old and she was granted Medicaid for Stage 3 breast cancer. She had 19 lymph-nodes removed and this qualified her for Medicaid. We learned from her...
by Toni King | Jun 23, 2013 | Toni Says
Hello Toni: As a certified case manager and critical care unit RN, I see adult children seeking advice for their parents who are closing in on end of life issues. Those that have serious health care issues should be offered every option for proper planning of end of...
by Toni King | Jun 7, 2013 | Toni Says
Good Morning Ms. Toni: The first week, my wife and I had moved to Houston, I had a wonderful surprise in the Spring Examiner newspaper in my front yard and there was your Medicare column discussing different Medicare options for someone who has cancer. I...
by Toni King | May 29, 2013 | Toni Says
Hello Toni: I am a 72 year old female who lives alone and yesterday, a representative from Medicare called me asking all types of personal questions. I told them, I did not give personal information over the phone. I’m concerned this could be a scam,...
by Toni King | May 24, 2013 | Long-Term Care, Toni Says
Toni: My husband, 67 years old, suffered a severe stroke this January and his skilled/ rehab facility is saying Medicare will not pay for his care anymore. I’ve been informed that beginning next week either to receive care from this facility, it will...
by Toni King | May 18, 2013 | Toni Says
Hello Toni: I hear so many rumors about how Obamacare is going to affect Medicare. Mainly, doctors are not accepting Medicare and that the Part B premium is going to be over $200 in a few years. Can you please tell me what is true and what is myth or rumor? Thanks,...
