Medicare Basics Test 2023 Questions and Answers 100% Verified

In which two parts of Medicare is enrollment generally automatic for eligible consumers who are receiving social security benefits, unless they choose to delay their coverage? - CORRECT ANSWER Parts A and B Which statement is true about a member of a Medicare Advantage Plan who wants to enroll in a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan? - CORRECT ANSWER When a consumer enrolls in a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan, they are not automatically unenrolled from their MA plan Which of the following consumers are eligible for Medicare if other eligibility requirements are met? - CORRECT ANSWER Consumers age 65 or older, consumers under age 65 with certain disabilities for more than 24 months, and consumers of all ages with ESRD or ALS Which of the following defines a Medicare Advantage Plan? - CORRECT ANSWER MA plans must provide benefits equivalent to Original Medicare, and most also offer additional benefits MA plans provide Medicare hospital and medical insurance and often include Medicare prescription drug coverage Janice wants to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan. Which of the following is NOT an eligibility requirement? - CORRECT ANSWER Does not have any pre existing conditions, such as diabetes or ESRD What must be explained to consumers enrolling in an HMO MA plan? - CORRECT ANSWER The exception to the provider network requirement is emergency visits, urgent care and renal dialysis services, which can be obtained from out of network providers They must see contracted network providers in order to receive coverage under the plan Most benefits are covered out of network but at a higher cost Which of the following are MA plans that focus on using network providers to maximize the benefits and reduce out of network expenses? - CORRECT ANSWER HMO, POS, PPO When is Mary's Medicare Supplement Open Enrollment period if she turns 65 on September 23, 2021, and her Medicare Part B effective date is September 1, 2021? - CORRECT ANSWER Sept 2021 - Feb 2022 Jennifer is enrolling into a Medicare Advantage plan and wants to know what counts toward the out of pocket maximum. Which of the following is accurate? - CORRECT ANSWER Margaret currently has a MAPD plan. What would happen if you enrolled her into a stand alone PDP? - CORRECT ANSWER What is Medicare Part D? - CORRECT ANSWER A voluntary program, offered by private insurance companies that are contracted with the federal government, that provides prescription drug coverage for an additional monthly plan premium by Which of the following is a fact about Medicare Prescription Drug Plan? - CORRECT ANSWER To enroll, the consumer must reside in the plans service area What are two options for Medicare consumers to get Part D prescription drug coverage? - CORRECT ANSWER In what order do the four prescription drug coverage stages occur? - CORRECT ANSWER Deductible, initial coverage, coverage gap, catastrophic coverage