Tag: Toni Says Medicare

Who Pays For A Skilled Nursing Stay… Medicare Or You?

UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, my husband recently fell from a ladder, shattered his hip, and broke his right leg. After having emergency surgery, Jim is...

Help…Need To Disenroll From A Medicare Advantage Plan!

UNITED STATES—Toni: In August, my husband and I enrolled in a Medicare Supplement, which has not paid a medical claim because we were in...

Is America Ready For The Changes To 2026 Medicare Part D...

UNITED STATES—Toni: Currently, I am on a stand-alone Part D plan with a Medicare Supplement plan G because of my serious health issues. Last week,...

How Do I Pay A Medicare Premium When Not Receiving Social...

UNITED STATES—Dear Toni, my Medicare starts November 1, and I received my first bill, due on October 25, about a week ago. This bill...

Turning 65 In January … Does Medicare’s Fall Enrollment Affect Me?

UNITED STATES—Toni, My sister suggested that I send you an email because I’m confused on what to do with enrolling in Medicare since I turn...

Why Am I Receiving A Part D Penalty?

UNITED STATES—Hello Toni: When I turned 65 in May 2024, I continued to work full-time with a health savings account HSA as my employer...

Your 2026 Medicare & You Handbook Is Mailed In September

UNITED STATES—Toni, I’m enrolled in Medicare but have not received my Medicare & You Handbook. I need to make some changes, and I’m concerned...

America’s “What if” Medicare Questions Answered

UNITED STATES—This week’s Medicare column consists of “What if” Medicare questions from Toni Says readers around the United States. “What if” I did not enroll...

America…There Is A New Medicare Scam!

UNITED STATES—Dear Toni: I recently had a hospice agent knocking on the doors in my neighborhood who said he represented Medicare.  He was giving away...

Turning 65 With Employer Health Insurance…Need Medicare Help!

UNITES STATES—Toni: I have just enrolled in Medicare A and B because I turned 65 in June. I am still working, and my husband, James,...