Tag: Medicare
Understanding Medicare…It’s Complicated!
UNITED STATES—Toni: I am turning 65 in September and need make my Medicare decision. I do not know where to start or what to...
Warning: Taking Medicare Advice From Your Friends Can Be Costly!
UNITED STATES—Hi Toni: I met with you in late 2021 for a Toni Says personalized Medicare consultation. I have a quick question regarding travel...
Treat Medicare Part B Like It’s Gold…
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni: I have decided to retire when I turn 65 in September and will need to enroll in Medicare Parts A and...
Does Enrolling In COBRA Cause A Medicare Nightmare?
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni: I lost my job in October 2021 due to COVID layoffs in the oil industry and my wife and I are...
Can Beginning RMDs Raise Your Medicare Premiums?
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, I am over 73 and began taking my RMDs (Required Minimum Distributions) from my 401K when I turned 72. Could this...
Are Injections Given At The Doctor’s Office Covered By Medicare?
UNITED STATES—Toni: I am turning 65 in March and my individual health plan has a $4,000 deductible which I meet every year due to...
How To Enroll In Medicare When Turning 65!
UNITED STATES—Hi Toni, I am turning 65 in March 2023, and I was surprised when Social Security told me to go online to sign...
Inpatient Or Outpatient? Information To Know When Having A Hospital Stay!
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, My husband recently had an issue when he fell from a ladder and shattered his hip and broke his right leg....
What Is A Medicare Supplement Guaranteed Issue Plan?
UNITED STATES—Dear Toni: I have decided to retire when I turn 65 in January and will need to enroll in Medicare Parts A and...
Is Medicare Or Part D Drug Plan More Important When Retiring?
UNITED STATES—Toni: I am retiring January 1 and am beginning to search for the right Medicare option for me and my wife, who is...