AHIP FINAL EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM 135 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED GRADED A+
Mrs. West wears glasses and dentures and has enjoyed considerable pain relief from arthritis
through acupuncture. She is concerned about whether or not Medicare will cover these items and
services. What should you tell her? - (ANSWER)Medicare does not cover acupuncture, or, in
general, glasses or dentures.
Mr. Bickford did not quite qualify for the extra help low-income subsidy under the Medicare Part D
Prescription Drug program and he is wondering if there is any other option he has for obtaining help @#$%
with his considerable drug costs. What should you tell him? - (ANSWER)He could check with the
^&*()_
manufacturers of his medications to see if they offer an assistance program to help people with
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limited means obtain the medications they need. Alternatively, he could check to see whether his
state has a pharmacy assistance program to help him with his expenses.
Mr. Lombardi is interested in a Medicare Advantage (MA) PPO plan that you represent. It is one of
three plans operated by the same organization in Mr. Lombardi's area. The MA PPO plan does not
include drug coverage, but the other two plans do. Mr. Lombardi likes the PPO plan that does not
include drug coverage and intends to obtain his drug coverage through a stand-alone Medicare
prescription drug plan. What should you tell him about this situation? - (ANSWER)He could enroll in
one of the MA plans that include prescription drug coverage or a Medigap plan and a stand-alone
prescription drug plan, but he cannot enroll in the MA-only PPO plan and a stand-alone prescription
drug plan.
Mr. Torres has a small savings account. He would like to pay for his monthly Part D premiums with
an automatic monthly withdrawal from his savings account until it is exhausted, and then have his
premiums withheld from his Social Security check. What should you tell him? - (ANSWER)In
general, he must select a single Part D premium payment mechanism that will be used throughout
the year.
Agent Jennings makes a presentation on Medicare advertised as an educational event. Agent
Jennings distributes materials that are solely educational in nature. However, she gives a brief
presentation that mentions plan-specific premiums. Is this a prohibited activity at an event that has
been advertised as educational? - (ANSWER)Yes. When an event has been advertised as
"educational," discussing plan-specific premiums is impermissible.
Mrs. Mulcahy is concerned that she may not qualify for enrollment in a Medicare prescription drug
plan because, although she is entitled to Part A, she is not enrolled under Medicare Part B. What
should you tell her? - (ANSWER)Everyone who is entitled to Part A or enrolled under Part B is eligible
to enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan. As long as Mrs. Mulcahy is entitled to Part A, she
does not need to enroll under Part B before enrolling in a prescription drug plan.
Mr. Jacob understands that there is a standard Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit, but when
he looks at information on various plans available in his area, he sees a wide range in what they
, AHIP FINAL EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM 135 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED GRADED A+
charge for deductibles, premiums and cost sharing. How can you explain this to him? -
(ANSWER)Medicare Part D drug plans may have different benefit structures, but on average, they
must all be at least as good as the standard model established by the government.
Ms. Moore plans to retire when she turns 65 in a few months. She is in excellent health and will have
considerable income when she retires. She is concerned that her income will make it impossible
for her to qualify for Medicare. What could you tell her to address her concern? - @#$%
(ANSWER)Medicare is a program for people age 65 or older and those under age 65 with certain
^&*()_
disabilities, end stage renal disease or Lou Gehrig's disease, so she will be eligible for Medicare.
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Agent Armstrong is employed by XYZ Agency, which is under contract with ABC Health Plan, a
Medicare Advantage (MA) plan that offers plans in multiple states. XYZ Agency maintains a website
marketing the MA plans with which it has contracts. Agent Armstrong follows up with individuals
who request more information about ABC MA plans via the website and tries to persuade them to
enroll in ABC plans. What statement best describes the marketing and compliance rules that apply
to Agent Armstrong? - (ANSWER)Agent Armstrong needs to be licensed and appointed in every
state in which beneficiaries to whom he markets ABC MA plans are located.
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.
You are seeking to represent an individual Medicare Advantage plan and an individual Part D plan in
your state. You have completed the required training for each plan, but you did not achieve a
passing score on the tests that came after the training. What can you do in this situation? -
(ANSWER)You will not be able to represent any Medicare Advantage or Part D plan until you
complete the training and achieve an adequate score, although you will not have to take a test if you
exclusively market employer/union group plans and the companies do not require testing.
Mr. Chen is enrolled in his employer's group health plan and will be retiring soon. He would like to
know his options since he has decided to drop his retiree coverage and is eligible for Medicare.
What should you tell him? - (ANSWER)Mr. Chen can disenroll from his employer-sponsored
coverage to elect a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan within 2 months of his disenrollment, but he
should revaluate if he really wants to drop his employer coverage.
Mr. Davis is 52 years old and has recently been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and
will soon begin dialysis. He is wondering if he can obtain coverage under Medicare. What should
you tell him? - (ANSWER)He may sign-up for Medicare at any time however coverage usually begins
on the fourth month after dialysis treatments start.
EXAM 135 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED GRADED A+
Mrs. West wears glasses and dentures and has enjoyed considerable pain relief from arthritis
through acupuncture. She is concerned about whether or not Medicare will cover these items and
services. What should you tell her? - (ANSWER)Medicare does not cover acupuncture, or, in
general, glasses or dentures.
Mr. Bickford did not quite qualify for the extra help low-income subsidy under the Medicare Part D
Prescription Drug program and he is wondering if there is any other option he has for obtaining help @#$%
with his considerable drug costs. What should you tell him? - (ANSWER)He could check with the
^&*()_
manufacturers of his medications to see if they offer an assistance program to help people with
+
limited means obtain the medications they need. Alternatively, he could check to see whether his
state has a pharmacy assistance program to help him with his expenses.
Mr. Lombardi is interested in a Medicare Advantage (MA) PPO plan that you represent. It is one of
three plans operated by the same organization in Mr. Lombardi's area. The MA PPO plan does not
include drug coverage, but the other two plans do. Mr. Lombardi likes the PPO plan that does not
include drug coverage and intends to obtain his drug coverage through a stand-alone Medicare
prescription drug plan. What should you tell him about this situation? - (ANSWER)He could enroll in
one of the MA plans that include prescription drug coverage or a Medigap plan and a stand-alone
prescription drug plan, but he cannot enroll in the MA-only PPO plan and a stand-alone prescription
drug plan.
Mr. Torres has a small savings account. He would like to pay for his monthly Part D premiums with
an automatic monthly withdrawal from his savings account until it is exhausted, and then have his
premiums withheld from his Social Security check. What should you tell him? - (ANSWER)In
general, he must select a single Part D premium payment mechanism that will be used throughout
the year.
Agent Jennings makes a presentation on Medicare advertised as an educational event. Agent
Jennings distributes materials that are solely educational in nature. However, she gives a brief
presentation that mentions plan-specific premiums. Is this a prohibited activity at an event that has
been advertised as educational? - (ANSWER)Yes. When an event has been advertised as
"educational," discussing plan-specific premiums is impermissible.
Mrs. Mulcahy is concerned that she may not qualify for enrollment in a Medicare prescription drug
plan because, although she is entitled to Part A, she is not enrolled under Medicare Part B. What
should you tell her? - (ANSWER)Everyone who is entitled to Part A or enrolled under Part B is eligible
to enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan. As long as Mrs. Mulcahy is entitled to Part A, she
does not need to enroll under Part B before enrolling in a prescription drug plan.
Mr. Jacob understands that there is a standard Medicare Part D prescription drug benefit, but when
he looks at information on various plans available in his area, he sees a wide range in what they
, AHIP FINAL EXAM, PRACTICE EXAM AND STUDY GUIDE LATEST 2025/2026 ACTUAL
EXAM 135 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED GRADED A+
charge for deductibles, premiums and cost sharing. How can you explain this to him? -
(ANSWER)Medicare Part D drug plans may have different benefit structures, but on average, they
must all be at least as good as the standard model established by the government.
Ms. Moore plans to retire when she turns 65 in a few months. She is in excellent health and will have
considerable income when she retires. She is concerned that her income will make it impossible
for her to qualify for Medicare. What could you tell her to address her concern? - @#$%
(ANSWER)Medicare is a program for people age 65 or older and those under age 65 with certain
^&*()_
disabilities, end stage renal disease or Lou Gehrig's disease, so she will be eligible for Medicare.
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Agent Armstrong is employed by XYZ Agency, which is under contract with ABC Health Plan, a
Medicare Advantage (MA) plan that offers plans in multiple states. XYZ Agency maintains a website
marketing the MA plans with which it has contracts. Agent Armstrong follows up with individuals
who request more information about ABC MA plans via the website and tries to persuade them to
enroll in ABC plans. What statement best describes the marketing and compliance rules that apply
to Agent Armstrong? - (ANSWER)Agent Armstrong needs to be licensed and appointed in every
state in which beneficiaries to whom he markets ABC MA plans are located.
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.
You are seeking to represent an individual Medicare Advantage plan and an individual Part D plan in
your state. You have completed the required training for each plan, but you did not achieve a
passing score on the tests that came after the training. What can you do in this situation? -
(ANSWER)You will not be able to represent any Medicare Advantage or Part D plan until you
complete the training and achieve an adequate score, although you will not have to take a test if you
exclusively market employer/union group plans and the companies do not require testing.
Mr. Chen is enrolled in his employer's group health plan and will be retiring soon. He would like to
know his options since he has decided to drop his retiree coverage and is eligible for Medicare.
What should you tell him? - (ANSWER)Mr. Chen can disenroll from his employer-sponsored
coverage to elect a Medicare Advantage or Part D plan within 2 months of his disenrollment, but he
should revaluate if he really wants to drop his employer coverage.
Mr. Davis is 52 years old and has recently been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and
will soon begin dialysis. He is wondering if he can obtain coverage under Medicare. What should
you tell him? - (ANSWER)He may sign-up for Medicare at any time however coverage usually begins
on the fourth month after dialysis treatments start.
