Turning 65…Medicare Marketing Is Overwhelming! America, it has finally happened because I, Toni King, who has been writing the Toni Says® Medicare column is turning 65 in May. I am now experiencing, excessive marketing and confusion regarding finding a Medicare plan...
Does Your Medicare Card Automatically Arrive in the Mail When Turning 65? Hello Toni: I turned 65 in December and have not received my Medicare card. I am working full- time with company benefits and not taking my social security check. A co-worker said I should have...
Is an MSA Like an Employer HSA Plan? Morning Toni: Never have I seen this question asked in your column. I am leaving employer’s insurance and have an HSA that has a $5000 deductible before the group health plan will begin to pay. I would like to know if there is a...
2020 Medicare Part D Changes…Released! Reader Alert: Effective October 1st, the new Medicare.gov website was released…. Toni: Last year, the 2019 Medicare and You handbook did not include the 2019 Part D deductibles and “Donut Hole” costs, and I got in the “famous”...
How Can I Leave Medicare Advantage Plan and Return to Original Medicare? Toni: Last year, I made a mistake and changed to a Medicare Advantage Plan because I understood from talking with my friends that this PPO plan has an in-network and out of network provider and...
Under 65 What Should I Do During Medicare Annual Period (aka Open Enrollment)? Reader Alert: Effective October 1st, the new Medicare.gov Medicare plan finder was released. Navigating this site is not easy. Please take your time when searching a new Medicare Part D...