Lifestyles
My Medicare Supplement premium is out-of-control! When can I change?
Toni: We have received a 20 percent increase for our Plan F Medicare Supplement that is effective October ... Read more
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Lifestyles
Toni Says: Is Medicare’s 7-month ‘Initial Enrollment Period’ for Part A or Part B?
Hello Toni, I am new to your column. Extremely informative! I am turning 65 next March and am ... Read more
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TONI SAYS: Medicare Advantage HMO not accepted at nursing home?
Hello Toni: My mother has a Medicare Advantage HMO and on Aug. 1 she moved into a nursing ... Read more
Lifestyles
Toni Says: Medicare Advantage HMO NOT accepted at nursing home?
Hello Toni: My mother has a Medicare Advantage HMO and on August 1 she moved into a nursing ... Read more
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Toni Says: The ins and outs of Medicare’s ‘Lifetime Reserve Days
Toni: Can you explain why a hospital employee from the medical claims division asked my husband Greg to ... Read more
Columns
Will a Medicare Advantage plan with prescription drugs prevent the “extra” Part D premium?
Hello Toni: I am turning 65 in October, self-employed, and my income is over $250,000. Recently I received ... Read more
State And Nation
Medicare copays for new Alzheimer’s drug could reach $11,500
WASHINGTON (AP) — A new $56,000-a-year Alzheimer’s drug would raise Medicare premiums broadly, and some patients who are ... Read more
State And Nation
FDA approves much-debated Alzheimer’s drug panned by experts
WASHINGTON (AP) — Government health officials on Monday approved the first new drug for Alzheimer’s disease in nearly ... Read more
State And Nation
Medicare for 60-year-olds not guaranteed to be a better deal
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and progressive Democrats have proposed to lower Medicare’s eligibility age to 60, ... Read more
Lifestyles
FOR SEASONED FOLKS: Tourism association to host dance, health festival
Local seniors looking to learn more about health care or just enjoy a day of dancing and festivities ... Read more