by Toni King | Feb 6, 2025 | Medicare
Medicare Basics for Baby Boomers Dear Toni, I am a confused Baby Boomer who needs to make my Medicare decision in November when I turn 65. I do not know where to start or what to do. Can you please help simplify this ordeal? Thanks Stephanie Hi Stephanie:...
by Toni King | Feb 6, 2025 | Medicare
Exploring the Myths of Medicare Dear Toni, I have been following your Toni Says Medicare column in my local newspaper to learn about Medicare. This week I discovered online information discussing different myths of Medicare that confused me even more. I have...
by Toni King | Nov 4, 2022 | Medicare Part D
Why Is My Medicare Part B Premium $615? Dear Toni, I have been reading your articles regarding turning 65, being laid off, and enrolling in Medicare properly but I have not read an article on how to lower my Medicare monthly premium. I need help. I turned 65 in...
by Toni King | Jun 28, 2022 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare
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...
by Toni King | Aug 3, 2021 | Medicare, Medicare Part B
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...