Study Guide for North Carolina Medicare Supplement-Long Term

Study Guide for North Carolina Medicare Supplement-Long Term What is Medicare? - CORRECT ANSWER-Government health insurance program for people over 65 or younger people who may qualify. Who under 65 may qualify for Medicare? - CORRECT ANSWER-Individuals who have disabilities such as permanent kidney failure or ALS Medicare part A covers what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Hospital Which part of Medicare covers medical insurance? - CORRECT ANSWER-Part B Which part of Medicare is known as Medicare Advantage? - CORRECT ANSWER-Part C What criteria must be met to qualify for enrollment in Medicare Advantage - CORRECT ANSWER-Must be enrolled in Part A & B Which part expands Original Medicare Benefits through Private Health Insurance Programs? - CORRECT ANSWER-Part C Which part of Medicare covers prescription Drugs? - CORRECT ANSWER-Part D Medicare parts A and B are administered only by whom - CORRECT ANSWER-The Federal Government How many Medicare savings programs are there - CORRECT ANSWER-4 How are persons who are age 65 or older who do not participate in Social Security eligible for Medicare? - CORRECT ANSWER-If premium is paid Is Medicare Part B a voluntary health insurance program? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes What does the limited Medicare savings program MQB-B Pay for? - CORRECT ANSWER-(Part B Premium Only) To participate in Medicare a person must be what? - CORRECT ANSWER-A US citizen or a permanent legal resident) When does the initial enrollment period for Medicare Part B begin? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 months before the month that the enrollee turns 65