Tag: enrollment

Can Enrolling In COBRA Cause A Medicare Penalty?

UNITED STATES—Dear Toni: I lost my job in September 2020 due to COVID layoffs in the oil industry and my wife and I are...

Do I Enroll In Medicare At 65 Or Keep Working?

UNITED STATES—Hi Toni! I will turn 65 in October and am worried that my employer will be having a lay off due to struggles...

“Still Working…” Magic Words For Enrolling In Medicare Part B Correctly!!

UNITED STATES—Dear Toni: I am losing the battle with Social Security about me and my wife enrolling in Medicare Part B since I am...

CA Public School Enrollment Has Decreased

CALIFORNIA—New state projections released in January 2021 reveal that student enrollment in California public schools have declined due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic. California, a...

How To Apply For Medicare Online When Turning 65!

UNITED STATES—Hi Toni: I am turning 65 in March 2021 and I was surprised when Social Security told me to go online to sign...

Have Cancer…Must Return To Original Medicare During Enrollment!

UNITED STATES—Toni: Last year, I made a mistake when I retired and enrolled in a Medicare Advantage PPO plan because I understood from talking...

Changes To Plan F Caused Medicare Supplement Premiums Rise!

UNITED STATES—Toni: We have received a 20 percent increase in our Plan F Medicare Supplement. I am a 70-year-old female in decent health, but...

Enrolled In Part B…Receiving Part D Penalty…Why?

UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: I turned 65 in August 2018, continued to work full-time with company benefits, until I was laid off on May 10...

Enrolled In Medicare…Now I Can’t Fund My HSA!

UNITED STATES─ Reader Alert: Toni turned 65 on Wednesday, May 20 and has now joined the maze of Medicare. She will discuss what Medicare...

Laid Off…Turn 65 April 30 What Do I Do?

UNITED STATES─Toni: I need your help to enroll in Medicare because I will turn 65 on April 30th. On April 10th, I was laid...