by Deidre Backus | Jun 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
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 one of your family members will experience a life-changing medical...
by Deidre Backus | Apr 3, 2019 | Medicare, out of pocket costs, retirement, Supplemental Plans, Toni Says
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 Medicare in July. The only dental/vision plans I am finding are in Medicare...
by Deidre Backus | Apr 3, 2019 | confused about medicare, Long-Term Care, Medicare, out of pocket costs, pre-existing conditions
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 arises due to a long-term care or Alzheimer’s need arises for me or my...
by Deidre Backus | Apr 3, 2019 | employer dropping retiree medical group health, Enrolling in Medicare, retirement, Uncategorized
Hello Toni, In May, my retiree benefits will be changing, and my husband and I will no longer be covered because we both will be 65. I am afraid that my husband and I will not be medically taken care of since we were forced to make this change and enroll in the...
by Deidre Backus | Feb 27, 2019 | Blog
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...
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