Toni Says: I’m turning 65 in January. Does Medicare’s fall enrollment affect me?
Toni, My sister suggested that I send you an email because I'm confused on what to do with enrolling in Medicare since I turn 65 on Jan. 5, 2026.
Oct. 15 is coming. Know your Medicare open enrollment options
Dear Toni, I turned 65 in February and did not enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan.
Toni Says: Your 2026 Medicare & You Handbook is mailed in September
I'm enrolled in Medicare but have not received my Medicare & You Handbook. I need to make some changes, and I'm concerned about what I should do during the fall Medicare season. I need to know which options are right for me
Your ‘What if’ Medicare questions answered
This week's Medicare column consists of "What if" Medicare questions from Toni Says readers around the United States.
Is original Medicare part of a health network?
Hi Toni, I need your guidance. In September I turn 65, and I am unemployed.
Toni Says: Know your options for a long-term care plan when there are health issues
I am retiring in January, when I turn 70 and my wife, Sharon, will be 66. I have heart issues, with atrial fibrillation, and Sharon is a diabetic. Last month, we each applied for a long-term care policy and were both denied due to our health. The agent who helped us search for long-term care insurance plans said that people over 60 find it difficult to get accepted.
Is 24/7 home care after a liver transplant covered by Medicare?
Dear Readers, Recently, I received a text message from a Toni Says Medicare client that I would like to share with you.
Knowing your Medicare enrollment options when turning 65 can save you money
Hello Toni, My sister has collected your articles on Medicare for years and suggested that I contact you about my Medicare issue.
America, there is a new Medicare scam
Dear Toni, I recently had a hospice agent knocking on the doors in my neighborhood who said he represented Medicare.
Turning 65 with employer health insurance and need Medicare help
Toni, I have just enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B because I turned 65 in June. I am still working, and my husband, James, and I are on my employer health insurance plan.