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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.
Agent John Miller is meeting with Jerry Smith, a new prospect. Jerry is currently
enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B. Jerry has also purchased a Medicare Supplement
(Medigap) plan which he has had for several years. However, the plan does not provide
drug benefits. How would you advise Agent John Miller to proceed? - ANSWER-d. Tell
prospect Jerry Smith that he should consider adding a standalone Part D prescription
drug coverage policy to his present coverage.
Mr. Capadona would like to purchase a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan and a Medigap
plan to pick up costs not covered by that plan. What should you tell him? - ANSWER-It