by Toni King | Jan 9, 2025 | Medicare Part B, Toni Says
Enroll in Medicare the Correct Way!! Dear Toni: I am retiring in February when I turn 65 and will need to enroll in Medicare Parts A and B with a Medicare Supplement and a Part D prescription drug plan. My husband, James, is 72 and has heart issues so, he enrolled in...
by Toni King | Jan 9, 2025 | Long-Term Care, Skilled Nursing, Toni Says
What’s the difference in home health care and at-home care? Dear Toni, I need your help regarding my parents who are in their late 80s. My mother has been disabled with Parkinson’s for the past 3 years and my father has been her caretaker, but due to his recent heart...
by Toni King | Jan 9, 2025 | Enrolling in Medicare, Toni Says
What is Medicare’s General Enrollment Period? Toni: I turned 65 in June, 2 years ago and did not enroll in Medicare because I do not have any health issues. A friend advised me to enroll in Medicare during Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period. I received a letter...
by Toni King | Jan 9, 2025 | Medicare Part D
Why am I paying more for my 2025 Part D premium!! Dear Toni: In December 2016, you assisted me and my husband Gary in leaving my employer’s benefits. We enrolled into Medicare Part B with a Medicare Supplement and Part D prescription drug plan with all beginning...
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...