Tag: Medicare
I Thought Medicare Covered Long-Term Care
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, recently in your Medicare column, you discussed services that are not covered by Original Medicare such as dental, vision, long-term care,...
How Do I Enroll In Medicare?
UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I am turning 65 in July and am bombarded with mail and telemarketing calls. I am not receiving Social Security and...
Losing Employer Benefits With Dental And Enrolling In Medicare…What Do I...
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, I will be eligible for Medicare in July and am now receiving cancer treatment. I am currently on my ex-employer’s COBRA...
America’s Veterans Need To Enroll In Medicare The Right Way
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, my husband, Jason, is a Vietnam Veteran and never enrolled in Medicare Part B because he uses the VA for his...
Is It Medicare Time For Me If I’m Turning 65 In...
UNITED STATES—Toni, I turn 65 in March and overwhelmed by the overload of marketing calls/mail I am getting regarding enrolling in Medicare. Each company says...
Should I Enroll In Medicare When Turning 65 And Still Working?
UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I am turning 65 soon and working full-time with employer benefits. I am receiving conflicting information from friends and co-workers regarding...
What Changes Can I Make During Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period?
UNITED STATES—Toni, this is my first Medicare Annual Enrollment Period, and I don't know anything about this process. How do I find out which...
Need Skilled Nursing For My Mother!
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, my mother had to go into the hospital this week with a urinary tract infection and pneumonia, then she slipped and...
Applying For A Medicare Supplement At The Right Time Is Essential
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, I retired last June when my employer offered a great retirement package with 18 months of COBRA at no cost for...
“Still Working”…Medicare’s Magic Words For Enrolling In Part B Correctly!!
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, I’m losing the battle with Social Security about me and my wife enrolling in Medicare Part B since I am losing...