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Toni Says: I’m 65 and working … I have Medicare questions

Hello Toni: I have a few questions about enrolling in Medicare since I am turning 65 this January: ... Read more

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Toni Says: Major change coming to Medicare Part D in 2025

Toni: I understand that there is a major change to the 2025 Medicare Part D plan with the ... Read more

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Toni Says: Which Medicare option is right for you

Reader Alert: Medicare Advantage and standalone Medicare Part D plans with specific 2025 plan changes and new prescription ... Read more

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Steve Flowers: Dr. Marnix Heersink: physician and philanthropist

The Wiregrass region of our state has been known as an agricultural area for more than a century. ... Read more

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Toni Says: Can I use my HSA card to pay my Medicare premium?

Dear Toni: My Medicare starts Oct. 1 and I received my first bill, due on Sept. 25, about ... Read more

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Locals first graduates of Oneonta nursing program

Wallace State Community College’s Department of Nursing Education recently celebrated the success of the first cohort of students ... Read more

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WIC seeks public comment about 2025 state plan

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides nutrition education and supplemental foods and ... Read more

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Toni Says: The new ‘Medicare & You’ handbook arrives in September

Toni: Recently I enrolled in Medicare and have not received my “Medicare & You” handbook. I’m concerned about ... Read more

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Toni Says: What health network does Medicare use?

Hi Toni: In September I turn 65. I’m on COBRA from my job, which I retired from in ... Read more

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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