Tag: Medicare
I Need Citizenship Paperwork To Enroll In Medicare…?
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni: I had no problem opening the “My Social Security” account to enroll in Medicare because I knew those answers. When it...
Contacting Local Congressperson For Medicare/Social Security Issues
UNITED STATES—Toni: Last week’s Medicare Part D question was from Tonya had regarding discovering that she and her husband are receiving an “extra” Part...
What Is Medicare’s General Enrollment Period?
UNITED STATES—Toni: I turned 65 in June, 2 years ago and did not enroll in Medicare because I do not have any health issues....
Making Sense Of Medicare’s Inpatient “Under Observation” Hospital Rule
UNITED STATES— Toni, I have Original Medicare with a Supplement and in October, I was taken by ambulance to the emergency room for heart...
Will The Social Security Data Breach Affect My Medicare?
UNITED STATES— Reader Alert: A recent “Social Security Data Breach” which has affected 2.9 billion people worldwide. Be cautious if you believe this event...
Does My Company Insurance Work With Medicare?
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, I am 67 and have group health insurance through my current employer, with a high deductible. My question is, should I...
Please Simplify Medicare’s Enrollment Process
UNITED STATES—Toni: I need to make the right Medicare decision because I turn 65 in August and have not had a health plan for...
What’s The Difference In Home Health Care And At-Home Care?
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, I need your help regarding my parents who are in their late 80s. My mother has been disabled with Parkinson’s for...
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...