Enrolled in Medicare Part B…NOW I’m Receiving a Part D Penalty…Why?
Enrolled in Medicare Part B…NOW I’m Receiving a Part D Penalty…Why? Hello Toni: Turned 65 in August 2018, continued to work full-time with company benefits, until I was laid off on May 10thand that is when my employer benefits ended. I have enrolled in a Medicare...
What?? Not Enrolling in Medicare Part D Caused a Penalty?
What?? Not Enrolling in Medicare Part D Caused a Penalty? Hello Toni: I received a notice from CMS (Medicare) saying they do not have record of me having prescription drug coverage that “met Medicare’s minimum standards from 8/1/2017 to 1/1/2020 and I may receive a...
Did The Medicare Part D “Donut Hole” End in 2020?
Did The Medicare Part D “Donut Hole” End in 2020? Toni: Last fall, I was diagnosed with a serious illness and began taking Humira which is very expensive costing over $5,000 per month. I was told that the Medicare Part D “Donut Hole” was vanishing in 2020 and I...
What!! My Medicare Part B or D Penalty Is Forever?
What!! My Medicare Part B or D Penalty Is Forever? Toni: I am a 67-year-old female who never enrolled in Medicare Part B or D because I believe in holistic medicine and only take vitamins. I was under the impression that if I didn’t go to the doctor, I didn’t need to...
Can I Change My Medicare Advantage Plan After the Dec. 7th Deadline?
Can I Change My Medicare Advantage Plan After the Dec. 7th Deadline? Hello Toni: I recently attended a Medicare Advantage meeting because my Medicare Supplement Plan F is costing me $220 a month and was going to join. A friend introduced me to your articles explaining...
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