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Some Medicare Supplement plans offer a gym membership at no cost, depending on the insurer. (Andrew Bassett/Dreamstime/TNS)

Toni Says: Medicare doesn’t cover everything!

Senior Living / Toni Says /

Hello Toni,

My wife’s friend told her that she is receiving a free gym membership from the Medicare Supplement Plan G that she is enrolled in. The Medicare Supplement that we have does not include a gym membership.

I thought a Medicare Advantage Plan was the only way to get a gym membership at no cost. Any truth to this, as I never heard ...Read more

Diabetic supplies have to be ordered by a Medicare-approved physician or other healthcare provider for use at home and are covered under Medicare Part B. (Fizkes/Dreamstime/TNS)

Toni Says: Does Medicare pay for diabetic supplies?

Senior Living / Toni Says /

Dear Toni:

I recently retired and have always received my diabetic supplies from a mail-order program through my employer benefits. Last week, I received a letter stating the diabetic supplier will no longer be covered by Medicare. Does this mean that if I continue with my current supplier, Medicare will not pay for my diabetic supplies?

Toni,...Read more

Medicare confusion begins when one approaches 65 and is bombarded by call centers and mountains of direct mail advertising, writes Toni King. (Fizkes/Dreamstime/Tribune Content Agency)

Toni Says: Enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. Why is my Medicare monthly premium over $700?

Senior Living / Toni Says /

Hi Toni:

I enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan with a $0 monthly premium that began June 1 because I turned 65 on June 5. I disenrolled from my husband's employer benefits since the Advantage plan’s monthly premium was lower than what my husband was charged.

Now I am in shock because a Medicare premium of $732...Read more

If you disenroll from Medicare when living overseas, you may have to reenroll in Medicare Part B and D upon your return and can receive Part B and Part D penalties. (Mirko Vitali/Dreamstime/TNS)

Toni Says: Moving to Italy … Should we keep Medicare?

Senior Living / Toni Says /

Hello, Toni:

My husband and I are currently enrolled in Medicare with a Medicare supplement and Part D prescription coverage, and we will be moving to Italy, then returning to the United States in a few years. I understand that there is no coverage from Medicare for overseas expenses and that we should seek a medical plan in Italy if we have ...Read more

 

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