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Social Security and You: Disability Claims Get Reviewed

Senior Living / Social Security and You / Feb 25, 2026

For a couple of different reasons, a claim for Social Security disability benefits may be reviewed. One is what the Social Security Administration calls a "quality assurance review." The other is what the agency calls a "continuing disability review." I've gotten a couple of emails about this issue recently. Answering them will explain the ...Read more

Travel Trending with Kathy Witt: Epicureans find their home aboard Princess Cruises’ gorgeous new Star Princess

Senior Living / Senior Living Features / Feb 24, 2026

She’s big, bold and beautiful, with elegant, contemporary lines; modern statement art bringing color, movement and a sense of joy to public rooms, stairwells and corridors; and a gastronome’s dream scenario of options, flavors and indulgences when it comes to food, from seafood and steak to teppanyaki and hot pot and more.

Star Princess. ...Read more

For those who are locked out of their Social Security account due to fraud, the quickest way to enroll is to visit in person at the closest local Social Security office. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Toni Says: Help, my Social Security account is locked! How do I enroll in Medicare?

Senior Living / Toni Says / Feb 19, 2026

Hi, Toni:

I’m turning 65 in May and having an issue trying to enroll in Medicare since my Social Security account is locked. Two years ago, someone falsely filed a tax refund with my Social Security number. Now anything that involves me or my spouse’s Social Security number, credit report or IRS information is locked and cannot be accessed....Read more

On Feb. 5, 2026, TrumpRx, the new federal direct-to-consumer Web platform for discounted prescription drugs, was officially launched by the Trump administration. TrumpRx.gov aims to provide prices for many popular medicines similar to the lowest paid by other developed nations. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Toni Says: What is TrumpRx and how does it work with Medicare Part D?

Senior Living / Toni Says / Feb 12, 2026

Hello, Toni:

I am a 68-year-old male on a Medicare Advantage plan through my last employer. How does the new TrumpRx plan fit into Medicare? Currently, Express Scripts manages my Part D plan.

Thank you, Toni.

—Mike from Cypress, Texas

Hi, Mike:

On Feb. 5, 2026, TrumpRx, the...Read more

Many Americans retiring after 65 and leaving their employer health insurance plan are discovering that they have to prove they had “creditable drug coverage” when enrolling in their new Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. (Dreamstime/TNS)

Toni Says: How to avoid Medicare’s Part D penalty

Senior Living / Toni Says / Jan 29, 2026

Hello Toni,

I delayed enrolling in Medicare Part B because I was working with employer benefits. Recently I turned 70 and am retiring effective Jan. 1. I have enrolled in a Medicare Supplement Plan G and Part D prescription drug plan that also begin Jan. 1.

Now my Medicare stress has started, because I have ...Read more

Medicare refers to the federal health program as “Original” Medicare but it's also called

Toni Says: What is "Traditional" Medicare?

Senior Living / Toni Says / Jan 22, 2026

Good morning, Toni:

I have been reading your Medicare column, and now I need your Medicare help. I am retiring when I turn 65 in April. I was hospitalized in November of 2025 with a triple bypass surgery. Last week I talked with the office manager at my cardiologist’s office about enrolling in Medicare and what I should do. She said for me ...Read more