Just Released…. 2019 Medicare Premiums & Deductibles
Hello, Toni: I have recently enrolled in Medicare and have received my first Medicare and You handbook for 2019. Do you have any idea what the new Medicare costs will be? I didn’t see anything in the handbook. Thank You, Sandy from Sun City, CA Hello, Sandy: Every year the Medicare and You handbook […]
36,000 TRS Retirees have left TRS-Care Since Changes Were Made!!!
Dear Toni: I read an article from the Statesman which stated that 36,000 TRS retired teachers have left TRS Care and this troubles me. I am a 68-year-old retired high school principal with a wife who turns 65 in January and needs to enroll in Medicare. I have a liver condition that requires a liver […]
Turn 65 April 30th Didn’t Enrolled in Medicare
Toni: My husband’s employer group health plan now has a $2500 deductible and the premium is over $600 for me. The HR manager confided to Carl that Medicare may be a less expensive option for us...
Rumor is…Medicare Pays for A Gym Membership?
Toni, Two of my neighbors told my wife that they get free gym membership through Medicare. Any truth to that, as I never heard about this before? Regards, John Houston, TX Hi there…John:...
Not Taking Social Security… How Do I Pay My Part B Premium?
Toni: My Medicare begins April 1st and I have received my first bill which is $536 and the premium is due by April 25th.. I do not see this Medicare cost anywhere on the Medicare site or in any...
Rumor is…Medicare Pays for A Gym Membership?
Toni, Two of my neighbors told my wife that they get free gym membership through Medicare. Any truth to that, as I never heard about this before? Regards, John Houston, TX Hi there…John:...
When to Start Your Social Security Check?
Toni: I’ve recently been laid off and have filed for unemployment which will not even begin to pay my monthly bills. I’ve been told I can begin receiving a Social Security check to help fill this...
Retiring…What is OneExchange?
Hi, Toni: I am employed by Baker Hughes, looking to retire either later this year or early next year. I have a Retiree Medical Account, and the money in it will be moved to One Exchange for them to...
Yes America…You’re Getting a New Medicare Card!
Toni: I have been receiving mail and phone calls about a new Medicare card that is being issued for those on Medicare. I’m getting a little concerned because neither my wife or I have received the...
Medicare Rule…No One Remembers!
Dear Toni, Just a quick note to say that my mother had to go into the hospital this week. Has the flu, a urinary tract infection and pneumonia. She had slipped and bumped her head, but no...
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