Assured Success: AHIP Final Exam
Solutions 2024/2025 – Includes 100% Correct
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AHIP Final Exam Practice Questions 2024/2025
Medicare Basics
Question 1: What are the two main parts of Original Medicare?
a) Part A and Part C
b) Part B and Part D
c) Part A and Part B
d) Part C and Part D
Correct Answer: c) Part A and Part B
Rationale: Original Medicare consists of Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B
(medical insurance), covering inpatient and outpatient services, respectively.
Question 2: Who is eligible for Medicare Part A at no cost?
a) Individuals under 65 with no work history
b) Individuals 65 or older who paid Medicare taxes for 10 years
c) Anyone who purchases a Medicare Advantage plan
d) All U.S. citizens regardless of age
Correct Answer: b) Individuals 65 or older who paid Medicare taxes for 10 years
Rationale: Individuals 65 or older who worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least
10 years qualify for premium-free Part A.
Question 3: When can someone enroll in Medicare Part B if they delayed it past their Initial
Enrollment Period?
a) Anytime without penalty
b) During the General Enrollment Period, January 1 to March 31
c) Only during a Special Enrollment Period
d) Only at age 65
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, Correct Answer: b) During the General Enrollment Period, January 1 to March 31
Rationale: The General Enrollment Period, from January 1 to March 31, allows
enrollment in Part B if missed initially, with coverage starting July 1.
Question 4: What does Medicare Part A primarily cover?
a) Prescription drugs
b) Inpatient hospital stays
c) Routine dental care
d) Vision services
Correct Answer: b) Inpatient hospital stays
Rationale: Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hos-
pice, and some home health services.
Question 5: A client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) wants Medicare. When does coverage
typically begin?
a) Immediately upon diagnosis
b) Fourth month after dialysis begins
c) First month after dialysis begins
d) After a 12-month waiting period
Correct Answer: b) Fourth month after dialysis begins
Rationale: For ESRD patients, Medicare coverage generally starts the fourth month
after dialysis treatment begins.
Medicare Advantage Plans
Question 6: What type of Medicare plan is also known as Part C?
a) Medicare Supplement
b) Medicare Advantage
c) Medicare Cost Plan
d) Part D plan
Correct Answer: b) Medicare Advantage
Rationale: Medicare Advantage, or Part C, is an alternative to Original Medicare,
often including additional benefits.
Question 7: Which plan requires enrollees to have both Part A and Part B?
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, a) Part D
b) Medicare Advantage
c) Medicare Supplement
d) PACE plan
Correct Answer: b) Medicare Advantage
Rationale: Medicare Advantage plans require enrollment in both Part A and Part
B to join.
Question 8: A client wants a Medicare Advantage plan with no network restrictions. Which
plan fits this need?
a) HMO
b) PPO
c) SNP
d) MSA
Correct Answer: b) PPO
Rationale: Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow use of out-of-network
providers, though at a higher cost.
Question 9: What is a key feature of a Medicare Savings Account (MSA) plan?
a) Covers Part D benefits
b) Combines a high-deductible plan with a savings account
c) Requires a primary care physician referral
d) Includes long-term care coverage
Correct Answer: b) Combines a high-deductible plan with a savings account
Rationale: MSA plans pair a high-deductible health plan with a savings account
for medical expenses.
Question 10: Which Medicare Advantage plan serves dual-eligible individuals?
a) PPO
b) D-SNP
c) HMO-POS
d) PFFS
Correct Answer: b) D-SNP
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Solutions 2024/2025 – Includes 100% Correct
Responses
AHIP Final Exam Practice Questions 2024/2025
Medicare Basics
Question 1: What are the two main parts of Original Medicare?
a) Part A and Part C
b) Part B and Part D
c) Part A and Part B
d) Part C and Part D
Correct Answer: c) Part A and Part B
Rationale: Original Medicare consists of Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B
(medical insurance), covering inpatient and outpatient services, respectively.
Question 2: Who is eligible for Medicare Part A at no cost?
a) Individuals under 65 with no work history
b) Individuals 65 or older who paid Medicare taxes for 10 years
c) Anyone who purchases a Medicare Advantage plan
d) All U.S. citizens regardless of age
Correct Answer: b) Individuals 65 or older who paid Medicare taxes for 10 years
Rationale: Individuals 65 or older who worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least
10 years qualify for premium-free Part A.
Question 3: When can someone enroll in Medicare Part B if they delayed it past their Initial
Enrollment Period?
a) Anytime without penalty
b) During the General Enrollment Period, January 1 to March 31
c) Only during a Special Enrollment Period
d) Only at age 65
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, Correct Answer: b) During the General Enrollment Period, January 1 to March 31
Rationale: The General Enrollment Period, from January 1 to March 31, allows
enrollment in Part B if missed initially, with coverage starting July 1.
Question 4: What does Medicare Part A primarily cover?
a) Prescription drugs
b) Inpatient hospital stays
c) Routine dental care
d) Vision services
Correct Answer: b) Inpatient hospital stays
Rationale: Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hos-
pice, and some home health services.
Question 5: A client with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) wants Medicare. When does coverage
typically begin?
a) Immediately upon diagnosis
b) Fourth month after dialysis begins
c) First month after dialysis begins
d) After a 12-month waiting period
Correct Answer: b) Fourth month after dialysis begins
Rationale: For ESRD patients, Medicare coverage generally starts the fourth month
after dialysis treatment begins.
Medicare Advantage Plans
Question 6: What type of Medicare plan is also known as Part C?
a) Medicare Supplement
b) Medicare Advantage
c) Medicare Cost Plan
d) Part D plan
Correct Answer: b) Medicare Advantage
Rationale: Medicare Advantage, or Part C, is an alternative to Original Medicare,
often including additional benefits.
Question 7: Which plan requires enrollees to have both Part A and Part B?
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, a) Part D
b) Medicare Advantage
c) Medicare Supplement
d) PACE plan
Correct Answer: b) Medicare Advantage
Rationale: Medicare Advantage plans require enrollment in both Part A and Part
B to join.
Question 8: A client wants a Medicare Advantage plan with no network restrictions. Which
plan fits this need?
a) HMO
b) PPO
c) SNP
d) MSA
Correct Answer: b) PPO
Rationale: Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plans allow use of out-of-network
providers, though at a higher cost.
Question 9: What is a key feature of a Medicare Savings Account (MSA) plan?
a) Covers Part D benefits
b) Combines a high-deductible plan with a savings account
c) Requires a primary care physician referral
d) Includes long-term care coverage
Correct Answer: b) Combines a high-deductible plan with a savings account
Rationale: MSA plans pair a high-deductible health plan with a savings account
for medical expenses.
Question 10: Which Medicare Advantage plan serves dual-eligible individuals?
a) PPO
b) D-SNP
c) HMO-POS
d) PFFS
Correct Answer: b) D-SNP
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