by Toni King | Jan 8, 2020 | Medicare, Medicare Part D, prescription drug plans, Toni Says
What!! My Medicare Part B or D Penalty Is Forever? Toni: I am a 67-year-old female who never enrolled in Medicare Part B or D because I believe in holistic medicine and only take vitamins. I was under the impression that if I didn’t go to the doctor, I didn’t need to...
by Toni King | Feb 26, 2017 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare, Toni Says
Toni: My husband is a Korean War Veteran and never enrolled in Medicare Part B because he uses the VA, close to where we live in Iron Mountain, Michigan for his medical care. He is having to wait months for care from the VA and he wants to go to a local cardiologist....
by Toni King | Mar 21, 2015 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare, Original Medicare, Social Security
With 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 everyday for the next 18 years, enrolling in Medicare can be very confusing! Most people think that when they turn 65, a magical switch is turned on and poof you are automatically on Medicare! Medicare changed the rules during the...
by Toni King | Feb 10, 2015 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare, Original Medicare
Toni: I am turning 65 in May 2015. I am currently employed and have medical insurance through my employer. I plan to work until 2016. Should I be doing anything relative to Medicare enrollment now? Thanks, Tom from Cypress, TX Morning Tom: Since 2015 has...
by Toni King | Aug 11, 2014 | Enrolling in Medicare, Long-Term Care
Toni, I am having a huge problem with my Medicare because I did not enroll in Part B at the correct time. I am 70 years old and 2 years ago was laid off from my job of 30+ years. A misguided friend advised me that I did not need to enroll in Part...