by Toni King | Oct 15, 2024 | donut hole, Medicare Part D
Major Change to Donut Hole for 2025 Toni: I understand that there is a major change to the 2025 Medicare Part D plan with the “Donut Hole” going away. I’m concerned because this year, I entered the donut hole in July and will exit it in November. This month’s Part D...
by Toni King | Sep 13, 2024 | Toni Says
What Life Insurance Plans Are Offered after 65? Hi Toni: You recently wrote an article explaining the hospice issues that you were experiencing regarding your mother. Please let your Toni Says Medicare column readers know other ways hospice comforts the caregiver when...
by Toni King | Sep 13, 2024 | Medicare, Skilled Nursing, Toni Says
Hospice Gives Caregivers Well Needed Rest Dear Readers: This week I had my own experience with Medicare as my 92-year-old mother has reached her final stage of hospice. I feel it is important for me to explain hospice, so those with a terminally ill loved one learn...
by Toni King | Aug 7, 2024 | Medicare
Are You Prepared for a Life-Changing Event? Hi Toni: Recently, I had a bad car wreck and ended up with only a minor concussion from hitting the windshield. My wife was not hurt. I am 55 years old and have not thought about long-term care planning due to a life...
by Toni King | Feb 13, 2024 | Medicare, Medicare Part B
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...
