by Toni King | Aug 3, 2021 | Medicare, Medicare Part B, Toni Says
Why Is My Medicare Premium An Extra $471? Toni: My husband, John and I need your guidance because I believe I have made a mistake enrolling in Medicare. Last year, John was laid off due to COVID-19 and has lost his employer health insurance and so I have enrolled in...
by Toni King | Aug 3, 2021 | Medicare, Social Security, Toni Says
Medicare Tips for Baby Boomers Toni: I am a confused Baby Boomer who needs to make my Medicare decision in November when I turn 65. I do not know where to start or what to do? Can you please help simplify this ordeal? Thanks Janet from Atlanta, GA Janet: Do not feel...
by Toni King | Jun 24, 2021 | Long-Term Care, Medicare, Medicare Part B, Toni Says
Why Did COBRA Cost Me $40K in Medical Expenses? Reader Alert: Many employer benefit group plans terminate the day you are no longer working full-time. Explore employer group medical plan rules and options with Medicare if you or your spouse are 65 or older....
by Toni King | Jun 24, 2021 | Medicare, Toni Says
Self Employed…Should I Enroll in Medicare Part B?? Hello Toni: I need your help about enrolling in Part B or delaying it. I am self-employed with no employees, turning 65 with an individual Blue Cross/Blue Shield health plan that covers me and my wife. I have...
by Toni King | Apr 7, 2021 | Supplemental Plans, Toni Says
Medicare Supplement Rate Increase is Outrageous! Toni: We have received a 20% increase for our Plan F Medicare Supplement that is effective May 1. I am a 70-year-old female in good health, but my husband is undergoing cancer treatment at MD Anderson. Also, his...
by Toni King | Feb 4, 2021 | Medicare Advantage Plans, Toni Says
Medicare Advantage Enrollment Mistake Postponed My Hip Surgery! Toni: I made a terrible mistake during the current Medicare Advantage Enrollment Period and changed to a Medicare Advantage HMO plan because I understood from talking with my friends that this plan was a...