UHC Medicare Basics Assessment 2026/2027 Questions and Correct Answers with Rationales/highly graded A+

UHC Medicare Basics Assessment
2026/2027 Questions and Correct
Answers with Rationales/highly
graded A+

Which type of MA Plan is an HMO plan that also covers certain benefits out-of-network,
generally at a higher cost?

-Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan
-Point-of-Service (POS) Plan
-Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
-Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) - CORRECT ANSWERS-Point-of-Service (POS) Plan

Milton is retiring on his 65th birthday. He is eligible for Medicare and already receives
Social Security benefits. How does he enroll in Original Medicare?

His enrollment in Medicare Parts A and B is generally automatic if he meets all eligibility
requirements

He must enroll in Medicare Parts A and B through his current or former employer.

He can only sign up for Medicare Parts A and/or B at his local Social Security office.

He can sign up for Medicare Parts A and/or B with any licensed insurance agent. -
CORRECT ANSWERS-His enrollment in Medicare Parts A and B is generally automatic
if he meets all eligibility requirements

Which statement is true about a member of a Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan who
wants to enroll in a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan?

-A member does not need a valid election period to disenroll from an MA plan.

-When a consumer enrolls in a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan, they are not
automatically disenrolled from their MA Plan.

, -A consumer can use a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan and an MA Plan at the
same time.

-When a consumer enrolls in a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan, they are
automatically disenrolled from their MA Plan. - CORRECT ANSWERS-When a
consumer enrolls in a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan, they are not automatically
disenrolled from their MA Plan.

Which of the following consumers are eligible for Medicare if other eligibility
requirements are met?

-Only consumers age 65 or older with a qualifying disability and consumers of all ages
with ESRD or ALS who are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for
ALS.

-Consumers age 65 or older and consumers under 65 years of age with a qualifying
disability except for ESRD or ALS who are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance
(SSDI) for ALS.

-Consumers age 65 or older, consumers under 65 years of age with a qualifying
disability and consumers of all ages with ESRD or ALS who are receiving Social
Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for ALS.

-Consumers age 62 or older, consumers under 62 years of age with a qualifying
disability and consumers of all ages with ESRD or ALS who are receiving Social
Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for ALS. - CORRECT ANSWERS-Consumers age
65 or older, consumers under 65 years of age with a qualifying disability and consumers
of all ages with ESRD or ALS who are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance
(SSDI) for ALS.

Which of the following defines a Medicare Advantage (MA) Plan? (Select 3)

An MA Plan is part of Medicare and is also called Part C.

An MA Plan is a health plan option approved by Medicare and offered by private
insurance companies.

An MA Plan does not have to provide benefits equivalent to Original Medicare.

An MA Plan provides Medicare hospital and medical insurance (Medicare Part A and
Part B) and often includes Medicare prescription drug - CORRECT ANSWERS-An MA
Plan is part of Medicare and is also called Part C.

An MA Plan is a health plan option approved by Medicare and offered by private
insurance companies.