Archive for medicare (united states)

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(Toni says) Hospice gives caregivers needed respite

Dear Readers: This week I had my own experience with Medicare as my 92-year-old mother has reached her ... Read more

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Toni Says: How do I stop my Medicare Part B?

Editor’s Note: Last week’s column about the “plastic Medicare card” scam stated that the most recent Medicare card ... Read more

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Toni Says: ‘Plastic Medicare card’ scam is exploding

Reader Alert: You may remember reading about this scam in the Toni Says column several months ago. Below ... Read more

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(Toni Says) How do I pay my Medicare premium monthly?

Toni: My Medicare began June 1, and I received my first bill about a week ago. This bill ... Read more

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(Toni Says) Changing to a Medicare Advantage plan is stressful

Hello Toni: My question is: If I change to a Medicare Advantage plan in the fall and find ... Read more

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(Toni Says) Enrolling in Medicare the correct way for federal employees

Hello Toni: I’m turning 65 and not planning to retire until I’m 70. I am a federal employee ... Read more

Editorials

(Editorial) Pushing unions on contractors

The contractor that runs call centers for Medicare, as well as the federal ObamaCare marketplace, isn’t even two ... Read more

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(Toni Says) Scam Alert: $600 Social Security increase in June is false

Reader Alert: On Friday, June 14, the Social Security released this statement on the SSA.gov website: “ALERT: Reports ... Read more

Editorials

(Editorial) pushing unions on contractors

The contractor that runs call centers for Medicare, as well as the federal ObamaCare marketplace, isn’t even two ... Read more

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Toni Says: Does my company insurance work with Medicare?

Dear Toni: I am 67 and have group health insurance through my current employer, with a high deductible. ... Read more