CORRECT SOLUTIONS(GRADED A)
Mrs. Park is an elderly retiree. Mrs. Park has a low fixed income. What could you tell Mrs. Park that might
be of assistance? - ANSWER She should contact her state Medicaid agency to see if she qualifies for one
of several programs that can help with Medicare costs for which she is responsible.
Mr. Schmidt would like to plan for retirement and has asked you what is covered under Original Fee-for-
Service (FFS) Medicare? What could you tell him? - ANSWER Part A, which covers hospital, skilled nursing
facility, hospice and home health services and Part B, which covers professional services such as those
provided by a doctor are covered under Original Medicare.
Mr. Wu is eligible for Medicare. He has limited financial resources but failed to qualify for the Part D low-
income subsidy. Where might he turn for help with his prescription drug costs? - ANSWER c. Mr. Wu may
still qualify for help in paying Part D costs through his State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program. Correct
Shirly Thomas was enrolled in Medicaid during the Public Health Emergency (PHE). This coverage has
recently been terminated due to the end of the PHE. While Shirley was enrolled in Medicaid, she missed
an opportunity to enroll in Medicare and now wants Part B. Which of the following statements best
describes Shirley's ability to now enroll in Medicare Part B? - ANSWER Shirley is eligible for a Special
Enrollment Period (SEP) for up to six months after the termination of her Medicaid coverage. Under this
SEP, Shirley can choose retroactive coverage back to the date of termination from Medicaid or coverage
beginning the month after the month of enrollment.
Ms. Henderson believes that she will qualify for Medicare Coverage when she turns 65, without paying
any premiums, because she has been working for 40 years and paying Medicare taxes. What should you
tell her? - ANSWER c. In order to obtain Part B coverage, she must pay a standard monthly premium,
though it is higher for individuals with higher incomes.
Mrs. Chen will be 65 soon, has been a citizen for twelve years, has been employed full time, and paid
taxes during that entire period. She is concerned that she will not qualify for coverage under part A
because she was not born in the United States. What should you tell her? - ANSWER C.Most individuals
who are citizens and over age 65 are covered under Part A by virtue of having paid Medicare taxes while
working, though some may be covered as a result of paying monthly premiums.