by Toni King | Mar 16, 2023 | Medicare, Toni Says
Medicare Now Covers Shingles Vaccine at NO Cost! Toni: I was recently told that to receive a shingles vaccination I needed to have a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan to get the vaccination or pay $200. I thought all vaccinations and immunizations were...
by Toni King | Mar 16, 2023 | Medicare, Toni Says
Understanding Medicare…It’s Complicated! Toni: I am turning 65 in September and need make my Medicare decision. I do not know where to start or what to do? I am being bombarded by telemarketers and mail telling me that if I do not sign up for Medicare when I turn...
by Toni King | Mar 16, 2023 | Long Term Care, Toni Says
Is it too late to buy a Long-Term Care policy? Dear Toni: My brother recently had to move out of his house into as assisted living facility because he broke his hip and is unable to live on his own. The monthly cost of the facility is about $4500 per month and...
by Toni King | Feb 14, 2023 | Medicare, Toni Says
Should A Veteran Using the VA Enroll in Medicare Part B? Toni: My husband is a Viet Nam Veteran and never enrolled in Medicare Part B because he uses the VA, close to where we live in Michigan for his medical care. He is having to wait for care from the VA for his...
by Toni King | Feb 14, 2023 | Medicare Part D, Toni Says
Treat Medicare Part B Like It’s Gold…Enroll the Correct Way!! Dear Toni: I have decided to retire when I turn 65 in September and will need to enroll in Medicare Parts A and B with a Medicare Supplement and Part D prescription drug plan. My husband, Tom is...
by Toni King | Jan 20, 2023 | Medicare Part D, Toni Says
Can Beginning RMDs Raise Your Medicare Premiums? Dear Toni, I am over 73 and began taking my RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) from my 401K when I turned 72. Could this have increased my Medicare Part B premium for 2023? This year my Part B and Part D...
