Clinical Trials and Medicare

Clinical Trials and Medicare

Toni: I will turn 65 in May and am currently covered by my wife’s employer group health insurance.  Currently, I am fighting stage 3 cancer of the kidney and the prognosis is good because I am participating in a clinical trial for a new cancer medication which costs...
Can COBRA Cause  A Medicare Part B Penalty?

Can COBRA Cause A Medicare Part B Penalty?

Dear Toni: I lost my job July 2017.  My wife and I have enrolled in Medicare Part B in January 2019 since COBRA’s almost over…Now I am finding out that there will be a penalty for us not enrolling when we should have. I have never received a Medicare & You...

Should I Enroll in Medicare Part A When Turning 65?

Ms. Toni: I believe I have received wrong information from my friends who suggested that I enroll in Medicare Part A which I did by going online and delaying my Medicare Part b for a later date. Now I have a problem.  I own a small law firm with a small group plan of...