Insurance & Annuities Questions

Taxes

I’m a Florida resident, widowed, head of household. Income last year 41000. It’s from SS,Ira distribution and pension. I have..

Returning to Medigap from Advantage

A couple of points regarding your Sunday (10/8) column about moving to Advantage from Medigap that might not apply to..

filing for social security at 70, Medicare Part B impact

Hi Terry,. Love your segments on WGN radio. I’m 69 years old, working full time in a great positsion for..

Medicare and Medicare Advantage

Dear Terry, I’m not even 65 yet, but I’m getting very scared about the cost and quality of Medicare options...

Annuity SPIA

Is it a good deal? Thanks

Medicare and home care

I am a caregiver for my brother who has Parkinson. Does Medicare pay for any home health care if I..

Pension de-risking

Follow-up I have a pension from DSM. Currently the pension is guaranteed by the PBGC. The company plans to terminate..

Medicare Supplement

Hi Terry, I am a 72 yer old female on Medicare. I have a high deductible Medicare F plan. Been..

Waiting for Scheduled Medicare Appointment which is after my 65th Birthday to determine Eligibility

I do not have sufficient SS quarters because I worked for my municipality & have a pension . I have..

Medicare

Hi Terry, I heard the tail end of your talk on Medicare Advantage Program on channel 9 news this morning...

Transferring an annuity from one provider to another

How long should it take to transfer an establised annuity to another annuity provider? After completion of online forms, on..

long Term Health Care

I texted a question to you on WGN today. about annuities with a long-term health care rider. I had to..

Medigap shopping

Hubby died and I lost health coverage from his retirement plan so I have a 60 day special enrollment period..

Long-term Care Insurance Info

Your Trib, May 21 article about Long-term insurance was excellent. Much appreciated. My question has to do with our current..

Long Term Care policy not being honored in a paid up status – Help!!

Genworth Life – I have a paid- up LTC policy. I am 70 with chronic illness. I was informed my..

Possible move to another state

Hi Terry: I try to never miss you on my favorite channel, WGN – your advice is always timely and..

Annuity

My wife retired in 2005. At that time she put a lump sum payment in an Equitable Annuity. She has..

Genworth life long term care

I am a policyholder of Genworth long term care paid up policy. I was notified that my policy is not..

Roth annuity withdrawal

Roth is over 5 years old, I am over 59 years of age. Can a distribution from this 10 year..

Hospital

Why wouldn’t a hospital be aware of the potential insurance issue between admittance and observation and act accordingly?

money

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