by Toni King | Aug 8, 2020 | Medicare, Medicare Advantage Plans, Toni Says
What is a Retiree HRA Account? Hi Toni: My husband is an oil company retiree and two weeks ago, we received a letter stating that his employer is terminating all Medicare eligible retirees Aetna and Express Scripts group benefits with a termination date of September...
by Toni King | Aug 8, 2020 | Enrolling in Medicare
Toni: I am a confused Baby Boomer who needs to make my Medicare decision this October when I turn 65. I am currently on an individual health plan that has a terrible high deductible. I do not know where to start or what to do? Can you please simplify this ordeal? ...
by Toni King | Jul 1, 2020 | COVID-19, Medicare Advantage Plans, Toni Says
Telehealth or House Call Doctor Visits Due to COVID-19 Stress! Toni: My 86-year-old mother with Alzheimer’s needs 24-hour care and lives in a personal care home. She is enrolled in a Medicare Advantage HMO and taking her to the doctor is quite an ordeal. Friends have...
by Toni King | Jul 1, 2020 | Medicare, Original Medicare
Doctor’s Advice…Get Traditional Medicare…What’s That? Good Morning Toni: Have been reading your column for over a year and now I need some Medicare help. I am retiring and turning 65 in October. I had a triple bi-pass in April of this year. Last week I talked...
by Toni King | Jun 2, 2020 | Medicare Part B, Toni Says
Starting Medicare…Why Is Part B Costing $578? Toni: My Medicare begins June 1st and I have received my first bill which is $578.40 with the premium due by May 25th. I do not see this Medicare cost anywhere on the Medicare site or in any information I received when I...
