New Medicare Turning-65 Enrolling Rule!
New Medicare Turning-65 Enrolling Rule! Toni I have a quite different Medicare problem concerning how to enroll in Medicare than any enrollment problem that I have read in your Medicare column. I understand from an email a friend received from Medicare.gov that...
Tips to Taking the Stress Out of Medicare Annual Enrollment
Tips to Taking the Stress Out of Medicare Annual Enrollment Toni: Read in your column last week that there is only 3 weeks to the Medicare Annual Enrollment period. I’m really confused on what I need to do. I am receiving so much mail that I am stressed about...
Why Is My Medicare Premium an Extra $499?
Why Is My Medicare Premium an Extra $499? 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 and lost his employer health insurance. I have enrolled in Medicare since I am...
Can Enrolling in COBRA Cause A Medicare Penalty?
Can Enrolling in COBRA Cause A Medicare Penalty? Dear Toni: I lost my job in September 2020 due to COVID layoffs in the oil industry and my wife and I are now enrolling in Medicare Part B since the company paid 18 months of COBRA is almost over…Now I am finding out...
Enrolling in Medicare Part B the Wrong Way is Stressful!
Enrolling in Medicare Part B the Wrong Way is Stressful! Hello, Toni: My husband retired several years ago when he turned 65. He enrolled in Medicare Part A but declined Part B because I put him on my Blue Cross Blue Shield policy provided by my employer. Lately I...
