by Toni King | Sep 5, 2019 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare, Medicare Part B
America…. Enroll in Medicare Part B at the Right Time! Hello, Toni: My husband, John retired several years ago when he turned 65. He enrolled in Medicare Part A but declined Part B because I put him on my Blue Cross Blue Shield policy provided by my employer. Lately,...
by Toni King | Oct 3, 2017 | employer dropping retiree medical group health, employers dropping medical insurance, Events, Medicare, Medicare Part C, Original Medicare, pre-existing conditions, retirement, Self Employed, Toni Says
Help, Toni: I have discovered that my employer, CenterPoint, dropped my retiree Medicare group health plan beginning January 1, 2017. What do I do NOW? I am a 69-year old female retiring this October and enrolling in Medicare for the first time. My husband, Paul,...
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 | Nov 9, 2014 | Enrolling in Medicare, Medicare
HCN Reader MEDICARE/SOCIAL SECURITY ALERT: Social Security release COLA 1.7% increase and Part B Premiums for 2015 Last week was a good week for those receiving Social Security and also Medicare benefits. Not only did Americans receive a 1.7% COLA (cost...
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...
