Newly AHIP 2027 Final Exam Study Guide with Practice
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SECTION 1: MEDICARE BASICS – ELIGIBILITY &
COVERAGE (Questions 1-25)
1. Which part of Medicare covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care,
hospice, and some home health care?
• A) Part A
• B) Part B
• C) Part C
• D) Part D
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Medicare Part A covers institutional and inpatient care services, including hospital
stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice, and some home health care .
2. To be entitled to premium-free Medicare Part A, how many quarters of coverage must
an individual or their spouse earn through payroll taxes?
• A) 20 quarters
• B) 30 quarters
• C) 40 quarters
• D) 50 quarters
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Individuals who have worked at least 40 quarters (10 years) in Medicare-covered
employment do not have to pay a premium for Part A .
3. What is the standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B based upon?
• A) The beneficiary's zip code
• B) The beneficiary's modified adjusted gross income (MAGI)
, • C) The beneficiary's health status
• D) The number of years the beneficiary has been retired
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Higher-income beneficiaries pay a higher Part B premium based on their Modified
Adjusted Gross Income, known as the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) .
4. Medicare Part B covers which of the following services?
• A) Inpatient surgery
• B) Outpatient physician services and preventive care
• C) Long-term custodial care in a nursing home
• D) Routine cosmetic procedures
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Part B covers medically necessary outpatient services, doctor visits, durable medical
equipment, and preventive care .
5. What percentage of the Medicare-approved amount does a beneficiary typically pay for
Part B covered services after meeting their annual deductible?
• A) 10%
• B) 20%
• C) 30%
• D) 50%
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under Original Medicare Part B, the beneficiary is responsible for a 20%
coinsurance after the annual deductible is satisfied .
6. What is another common name for Medicare Part C plans?
• A) Medicare Supplement Plans
• B) Medicare Advantage Plans
, • C) Standalone Prescription Drug Plans
• D) Medicaid Wrap Plans
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medicare Part C is officially known as the Medicare Advantage program, which
allows private insurance companies approved by CMS to deliver Part A and Part B benefits .
7. What is the primary purpose of Medicare Advantage (Part C)?
• A) To provide prescription drug coverage only
• B) To offer a private alternative to Original Medicare
• C) To replace Medicaid for low-income beneficiaries
• D) To provide supplemental coverage only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medicare Advantage plans are private health plan alternatives to Original Medicare,
often including additional benefits like dental, vision, and hearing .
8. Which of the following is true regarding a beneficiary enrolled in a Medicare Advantage
plan?
• A) They lose their Medicare rights and protections
• B) They must still pay their Medicare Part B monthly premium
• C) They no longer have coverage for emergency room care
• D) They cannot be billed any copayments or deductibles
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To enroll and remain in a Medicare Advantage plan, a beneficiary must continue to
pay their Medicare Part B premium to the federal government, unless the plan offers a premium
reduction benefit .
9. What is the primary purpose of Medicare Part D?
• A) To cover extended hospitalizations
, • B) To provide optional outpatient prescription drug coverage
• C) To cover dental, vision, and hearing hardware
• D) To offer international travel medical insurance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medicare Part D is the optional program administered by private insurance
companies to provide outpatient prescription drug insurance .
10. Which type of plan is a standalone option that adds drug coverage to Original
Medicare?
• A) MA-PD
• B) PDP
• C) PPO
• D) Medigap
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A PDP (Prescription Drug Plan) is a standalone plan that adds drug coverage to
Original Medicare .
11. Mrs. Chen will be 65 soon, has been a citizen for twelve years, and has been employed
full time, paying taxes during that entire period. Which statement is true regarding her
Medicare eligibility?
• A) She is eligible for premium-free Part A
• B) She must pay a premium for Part A
• C) She is not eligible for Medicare
• D) She is only eligible for Part B
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Individuals age 65 or older who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents for at least
five years and have worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years (40 quarters) are
eligible for premium-free Part A .
Questions & Rationales instant pdf
SECTION 1: MEDICARE BASICS – ELIGIBILITY &
COVERAGE (Questions 1-25)
1. Which part of Medicare covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care,
hospice, and some home health care?
• A) Part A
• B) Part B
• C) Part C
• D) Part D
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Medicare Part A covers institutional and inpatient care services, including hospital
stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice, and some home health care .
2. To be entitled to premium-free Medicare Part A, how many quarters of coverage must
an individual or their spouse earn through payroll taxes?
• A) 20 quarters
• B) 30 quarters
• C) 40 quarters
• D) 50 quarters
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Individuals who have worked at least 40 quarters (10 years) in Medicare-covered
employment do not have to pay a premium for Part A .
3. What is the standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B based upon?
• A) The beneficiary's zip code
• B) The beneficiary's modified adjusted gross income (MAGI)
, • C) The beneficiary's health status
• D) The number of years the beneficiary has been retired
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Higher-income beneficiaries pay a higher Part B premium based on their Modified
Adjusted Gross Income, known as the Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount (IRMAA) .
4. Medicare Part B covers which of the following services?
• A) Inpatient surgery
• B) Outpatient physician services and preventive care
• C) Long-term custodial care in a nursing home
• D) Routine cosmetic procedures
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Part B covers medically necessary outpatient services, doctor visits, durable medical
equipment, and preventive care .
5. What percentage of the Medicare-approved amount does a beneficiary typically pay for
Part B covered services after meeting their annual deductible?
• A) 10%
• B) 20%
• C) 30%
• D) 50%
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Under Original Medicare Part B, the beneficiary is responsible for a 20%
coinsurance after the annual deductible is satisfied .
6. What is another common name for Medicare Part C plans?
• A) Medicare Supplement Plans
• B) Medicare Advantage Plans
, • C) Standalone Prescription Drug Plans
• D) Medicaid Wrap Plans
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medicare Part C is officially known as the Medicare Advantage program, which
allows private insurance companies approved by CMS to deliver Part A and Part B benefits .
7. What is the primary purpose of Medicare Advantage (Part C)?
• A) To provide prescription drug coverage only
• B) To offer a private alternative to Original Medicare
• C) To replace Medicaid for low-income beneficiaries
• D) To provide supplemental coverage only
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medicare Advantage plans are private health plan alternatives to Original Medicare,
often including additional benefits like dental, vision, and hearing .
8. Which of the following is true regarding a beneficiary enrolled in a Medicare Advantage
plan?
• A) They lose their Medicare rights and protections
• B) They must still pay their Medicare Part B monthly premium
• C) They no longer have coverage for emergency room care
• D) They cannot be billed any copayments or deductibles
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: To enroll and remain in a Medicare Advantage plan, a beneficiary must continue to
pay their Medicare Part B premium to the federal government, unless the plan offers a premium
reduction benefit .
9. What is the primary purpose of Medicare Part D?
• A) To cover extended hospitalizations
, • B) To provide optional outpatient prescription drug coverage
• C) To cover dental, vision, and hearing hardware
• D) To offer international travel medical insurance
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Medicare Part D is the optional program administered by private insurance
companies to provide outpatient prescription drug insurance .
10. Which type of plan is a standalone option that adds drug coverage to Original
Medicare?
• A) MA-PD
• B) PDP
• C) PPO
• D) Medigap
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A PDP (Prescription Drug Plan) is a standalone plan that adds drug coverage to
Original Medicare .
11. Mrs. Chen will be 65 soon, has been a citizen for twelve years, and has been employed
full time, paying taxes during that entire period. Which statement is true regarding her
Medicare eligibility?
• A) She is eligible for premium-free Part A
• B) She must pay a premium for Part A
• C) She is not eligible for Medicare
• D) She is only eligible for Part B
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Individuals age 65 or older who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents for at least
five years and have worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years (40 quarters) are
eligible for premium-free Part A .
