2025/2026
AHIP module 1 questions
and answers 2025/2026
latest update
USER
[COMPANY NAME]
, 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?
Choose one answer.
a. 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.
b. Most individuals who are citizens and over age 65 and wish to be covered under Part A must enroll in
a Medicare Health Plan.
c. Most individuals who are citizens and over age 65 and are covered under Part A must pay a monthly
premium for that coverage.
d. All individuals who are citizens and over age 65 will be covered under Part A. -✔✔ answer a. 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.
Mr. Bauer is 49 years old, but eighteen months ago he was declared disabled by the Social Security
Administration and has been receiving disability payments. He is wondering whether he can obtain
coverage under Medicare. What should you tell him? -✔✔ answer d. After receiving such disability
payments for 24 months, he will be automatically enrolled in Medicare, regardless of age.
Mr. Denton 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 a. He may sign-up for Medicare at any time however coverage usually begins on the
fourth month after dialysis treatments start. Correct
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 a. In order to obtain Part B coverage, she must pay a standard monthly premium,
though it is higher for individuals with higher incomes. Correct
Mr. Diaz continued working with his company and was insured under his employer's group plan until he
reached age 68. He has heard that there is a premium penalty for those who did not sign up for Part B
when first eligible and wants to know how much he will have to pay. What should you tell him? -✔✔
answer b. Mr. Diaz will not pay any penalty because he had continuous coverage under his employer's
plan. Correct
AHIP module 1 questions
and answers 2025/2026
latest update
USER
[COMPANY NAME]
, 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?
Choose one answer.
a. 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.
b. Most individuals who are citizens and over age 65 and wish to be covered under Part A must enroll in
a Medicare Health Plan.
c. Most individuals who are citizens and over age 65 and are covered under Part A must pay a monthly
premium for that coverage.
d. All individuals who are citizens and over age 65 will be covered under Part A. -✔✔ answer a. 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.
Mr. Bauer is 49 years old, but eighteen months ago he was declared disabled by the Social Security
Administration and has been receiving disability payments. He is wondering whether he can obtain
coverage under Medicare. What should you tell him? -✔✔ answer d. After receiving such disability
payments for 24 months, he will be automatically enrolled in Medicare, regardless of age.
Mr. Denton 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 a. He may sign-up for Medicare at any time however coverage usually begins on the
fourth month after dialysis treatments start. Correct
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 a. In order to obtain Part B coverage, she must pay a standard monthly premium,
though it is higher for individuals with higher incomes. Correct
Mr. Diaz continued working with his company and was insured under his employer's group plan until he
reached age 68. He has heard that there is a premium penalty for those who did not sign up for Part B
when first eligible and wants to know how much he will have to pay. What should you tell him? -✔✔
answer b. Mr. Diaz will not pay any penalty because he had continuous coverage under his employer's
plan. Correct
