Mom Has to Pay 100% for Skilled Nursing…. Why?? Dear Toni, Please explain why my Mom must pay 100% for her Skilled Nursing stay. She recently slipped and fractured her back requiring a back brace. She was released from the hospital after only a 2-day stay. We were...
Using GoodRx With Medicare Part D Toni: I am a weekly follower of the Toni Says® Medicare column and have had a wonderful Medicare experience which helped to save me from getting in the Donut hole with an expensive generic prescription. I received a generic...
What Happens If I Chose the Wrong Medicare Advantage Plan? Hello Toni: I recently attended a Medicare Advantage meeting because my Medicare Supplement Plan F is costing me $220 a month and was going to join. A friend introduced me to your articles explaining...
Long Term Care Illness…Baby Boomers Biggest Retirement Expense Morning, Toni: I read your recent article about the cost of nursing homes nationwide and I am concerned that I may wipe out my 401K or savings if a long-term care need arises. I am a 68-year-old retiree...
Reader Alert!! Dangers of Changing Medicare Options with Telemarketers! Morning Toni: When I first got Medicare, I picked a Medicare supplement plan F. In 2019, I was approached by a telemarking phone call. He talked me into Medicare Supplement Plan K to save some...