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Medicare Supplement Increase?

Medicare Supplement Increase?

by Deidre Backus | Aug 12, 2019 | Medicare, medicare changes, Supplemental Plans, Toni Says

Dear Toni: I recently received a 15% renewal increase starting in September for my Medicare Supplement. Every year, the plans seems to go up a little, but not as much as this year. I’m a 68-year-old female with high blood pressure.   I’m confused about changing...
IRS Phone Scam Costing Americans Billions… Learn What To Do!!

IRS Phone Scam Costing Americans Billions… Learn What To Do!!

by Deidre Backus | Aug 12, 2019 | Medicare, Senior Fraud, Social Security

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 and was going to be sued if I did not call the number left on my...
Toni Says® Medicare Column  Helped Me Lower My Medicare Premium!

Toni Says® Medicare Column Helped Me Lower My Medicare Premium!

by Deidre Backus | Aug 12, 2019 | Medicare, Medicare Part D, Toni Says

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 an unusual stock sale in 2017 that put us in the highest bracket. ...
Laid Off…Enrolled in Medicare…    Why is My Part B Premium Over $400?

Laid Off…Enrolled in Medicare… Why is My Part B Premium Over $400?

by Deidre Backus | Jun 10, 2019 | Medicare, medicare changes, Original Medicare, out of pocket costs, Toni Says

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 from Social Security stating that I must pay $433.40 for Part B and...
What…Medicare Doesn’t  Pay For Dental!!!

What…Medicare Doesn’t Pay For Dental!!!

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...
Does Medicare Cover Alzheimer Facility Care?

Does Medicare Cover Alzheimer Facility Care?

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...
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