IRS Phone Scam Costing Americans Billions… Learn What To Do!!
Reader Alert: This week, I, Toni King received a voice mail call on my personal cell phone from an 800 number Robo call claiming to be the IRS. I was told via this call that I owed money to the IRS...
Toni Says® Medicare Column Helped Me Lower My Medicare Premium!
Toni: We get your column in our local papers. From you, I learned about Social Security’s “Life Changing Event” form (SSA-44) and the ability to appeal the extra IRMMA premium we are charged. I had...
Will Medicare Advantage Plans Prevent the“Extra” Part D Premium?
Hello Toni: I am turning 65 in July, self-employed and my income is over $250K. Recently I received a letter from Social Security telling me that my monthly Medicare Part B premium of $135.50 would...
Laid Off…Enrolled in Medicare… Why is My Part B Premium Over $400?
Dear Toni: Read your article last week about the “extra Part D premium” but did not explain how to lower the premium if you are not making the income you were before you retired.I received a letter...
Is Medicaid a Good Long Term Care Option?
Toni, I have a friend who just received a bill from the state of Texas for his mother’s Medicaid nursing home care. No one informed him that Medicaid (the State of Texas) was running a tab of the...
Suspended Social Security Account Can’t Enroll in Medicare Online!
Help Toni: I’m turning 65 in July and last week I tried to open a “My Social Security” account to enroll in Medicare online but my Social Security account is blocked. Two years ago, someone falsely...
Which Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Is Right for Me?
Toni: I am turning 65 in July and am an insulin dependent diabetic. I take 2 insulins which are rather expensive. I am concerned about the Part D Donut Hole because I’ve seen my husband struggle...
Does Medicare Pay for 24/7 At Home Recovery After a Transplant?
Reader Alert: This week, I received a shocking text message from one of Toni Says® Medicare Supplement clients that I would like to share with the Toni Says® readers. You may never know when you or...
What…Medicare Doesn’t Pay For Dental!!!
Toni, I will be eligible for Medicare in July and am now receiving breast cancer treatment from MD Anderson. I am currently on my ex-employer’s COBRA and searching for dental care when I go on...
Does Medicare Cover Alzheimer Facility Care?
Morning, Toni: I read your Medicare column regularly and have never seen you address the issue of paying for an Alzheimer facility care. I am concerned that I may wipeout my 401K or savings if need...
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