Terminated Medicare Part B 5 Years Ago…Now I Have a Gigantic Problem! Toni: Five years ago, when I was laid off, I enrolled in Medicare Parts A&B when I turned 65 in August. By November, I found a new job with benefits and terminated my Medicare Part B. In...
“Still Working” … Medicare’s Magic Words for Enrolling in Part B Correctly!! Dear Toni, I’m losing the battle with Social Security about me and my wife enrolling in Medicare Part B since I am losing my group benefits effective July 31. I took early retirement during...
Need to Stop My Medicare Part B!! Toni: I have just enrolled in Medicare Parts A&B because I turned 65 in January. I am currently working with my husband and myself covered under my employer plan. I am being charged a much higher premium for Medicare because our...
Self Employed with Retiree Benefits…Why Do I Need Part B?? Good day, Toni: We saw your answer about Medicare Part B in an article online and our situation is different. My wife and I will turn 65, me in March and Carol in May. I have signed up for Medicare Part...
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...
Not Knowing Medicare Rules Costs Americans Millions! Toni: In 2019, we sold our house to move into a senior community. Now, both of our Part B premiums have increased drastically in 2021 from around $145 a month to over $475 for Part B and an additional increase for...