AHIP MEDICARE CERTIFICATION: MODULE 1
EXAM ASSESSMENT
Module 1: Medicare Program Basics
1. What is the primary purpose of Medicare Part A?
A) To provide prescription drug coverage.
B) To provide inpatient hospital services.
C) To cover outpatient doctor visits.
D) To offer dental and vision care.
Answer:
B) To provide inpatient hospital services.
2. Which of the following is NOT an eligible group for Medicare Part B?
A) Individuals over 65 years old who have paid into Social Security for 10 years.
B) Individuals under 65 with disabilities who have been receiving Social Security
Disability Insurance (SSDI) for 24 months.
C) Individuals who are employed and under the age of 65.
D) Individuals who have end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Answer:
C) Individuals who are employed and under the age of 65.
3. What best describes the Initial Enrollment Period (IEP)?
A) A 3-month period when individuals can change their Medicare plan after turning
65.
B) The 7-month window around an individual’s 65th birthday when they can enroll in
Medicare Part A and/or Part B.
C) A period when individuals under 65 can enroll in Medicare if they have a disability.
D) A period when individuals can make changes to their Medigap policy.
Answer:
B) The 7-month window around an individual’s 65th birthday when they can enroll in
Medicare Part A and/or Part B.
, 4. What is covered under Medicare Part A?
A) Prescription drugs.
B) Inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility care, and hospice care.
C) Outpatient services such as doctor visits and lab tests.
D) Private insurance to supplement Medicare.
Answer:
B) Inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility care, and hospice care.
5. Which of the following is an example of a service covered by Medicare Part B?
A) Ambulance services.
B) Hospice care.
C) Inpatient hospital care.
D) Long-term nursing home care.
Answer:
A) Ambulance services.
6. Medicare Part D is designed to cover what type of costs?
A) Hospital inpatient stays.
B) Prescription drugs.
C) Physician visits.
D) Skilled nursing facility care.
Answer:
B) Prescription drugs.
7. Who is eligible for Medicare Part A without paying a premium?
A) Individuals who are 65 and older and have worked for at least 10 years and paid
Medicare taxes.
B) Individuals under 65 with a disability who have received SSDI for 12 months.
C) Individuals who are 60 and older.
D) Individuals who are residents of the United States.
Answer:
A) Individuals who are 65 and older and have worked for at least 10 years and paid
Medicare taxes.
EXAM ASSESSMENT
Module 1: Medicare Program Basics
1. What is the primary purpose of Medicare Part A?
A) To provide prescription drug coverage.
B) To provide inpatient hospital services.
C) To cover outpatient doctor visits.
D) To offer dental and vision care.
Answer:
B) To provide inpatient hospital services.
2. Which of the following is NOT an eligible group for Medicare Part B?
A) Individuals over 65 years old who have paid into Social Security for 10 years.
B) Individuals under 65 with disabilities who have been receiving Social Security
Disability Insurance (SSDI) for 24 months.
C) Individuals who are employed and under the age of 65.
D) Individuals who have end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
Answer:
C) Individuals who are employed and under the age of 65.
3. What best describes the Initial Enrollment Period (IEP)?
A) A 3-month period when individuals can change their Medicare plan after turning
65.
B) The 7-month window around an individual’s 65th birthday when they can enroll in
Medicare Part A and/or Part B.
C) A period when individuals under 65 can enroll in Medicare if they have a disability.
D) A period when individuals can make changes to their Medigap policy.
Answer:
B) The 7-month window around an individual’s 65th birthday when they can enroll in
Medicare Part A and/or Part B.
, 4. What is covered under Medicare Part A?
A) Prescription drugs.
B) Inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility care, and hospice care.
C) Outpatient services such as doctor visits and lab tests.
D) Private insurance to supplement Medicare.
Answer:
B) Inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility care, and hospice care.
5. Which of the following is an example of a service covered by Medicare Part B?
A) Ambulance services.
B) Hospice care.
C) Inpatient hospital care.
D) Long-term nursing home care.
Answer:
A) Ambulance services.
6. Medicare Part D is designed to cover what type of costs?
A) Hospital inpatient stays.
B) Prescription drugs.
C) Physician visits.
D) Skilled nursing facility care.
Answer:
B) Prescription drugs.
7. Who is eligible for Medicare Part A without paying a premium?
A) Individuals who are 65 and older and have worked for at least 10 years and paid
Medicare taxes.
B) Individuals under 65 with a disability who have received SSDI for 12 months.
C) Individuals who are 60 and older.
D) Individuals who are residents of the United States.
Answer:
A) Individuals who are 65 and older and have worked for at least 10 years and paid
Medicare taxes.
