Author: Toni King

The Red Tape to  Processing Medicare Claims
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The Red Tape to Processing Medicare Claims

Dear Toni, My husband recently retired from his job and because I’m over 65, I needed to sign up for Medicare. I had to go to the local Social Security with the Request for Employment […]

Mom Has to Pay 100% for Skilled Nursing, Why?
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Mom Has to Pay 100% for Skilled Nursing, Why?

Dear Toni, Please explain why my Mom must pay 100% for her Skilled Nursing stay. She recently slipped and fractured her back requiring a back brace.  She was released from the hospital after only a […]

When Generics Cost Too Much There’s Still Help
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When Generics Cost Too Much There’s Still Help

Toni: I am a weekly follower of your Toni Says® Medicare column and would like to let your readers in on a wonderful experience I had regarding saving serious dollars on an expensive generic prescription. […]

Doctor taking senior man's blood pressure at home
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Medicare Advantage and House Calls

Toni: My 86-year-old mother with Alzheimer’s needs 24-hour care and lives in a local personal care home. She is enrolled in a Medicare Advantage HMO and taking her to the doctor is quite an ordeal. […]

Medicare Advantage Plan After the Dec. 7th Deadline
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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 $180 a month and was going to join. A friend introduced me to your articles explaining the […]