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Is Medicaid a Good  Long Term Care Option?

Is Medicaid a Good Long Term Care Option?

by Deidre Backus | Jun 10, 2019 | Long-Term Care, Toni Says

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 entire healthcare that Medicaid paid and would take his mother’s house....
Suspended Social Security Account  Can’t Enroll in Medicare Online!

Suspended Social Security Account Can’t Enroll in Medicare Online!

by Deidre Backus | Jun 10, 2019 | Social Security, Toni Says

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 filed for a tax refund with my Social Security number and now anything...
Which Medicare Prescription  Drug Plan Is Right for Me?

Which Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Is Right for Me?

by Deidre Backus | Jun 10, 2019 | donut hole, Medicare Part D, Toni Says

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 with his current choice. Last year, my husband Steve changed from his...
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...

Rumor is…Medicare Pays for A Gym Membership?

by Deidre Backus | Apr 18, 2018 | confused about medicare, out of pocket costs, Toni Says

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: John, the answer is NO! Medicare Parts A and B do not provide a gym...

Retiring…What is OneExchange?

by Deidre Backus | Mar 5, 2018 | confused about medicare, Enrolling in Medicare, Events, Medicare, Toni Says

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 administer the funds.  I am having a difficult time looking online as...
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