AHIP STUDY GUIDE 2018 – FOR STUDY PURPOSES

1 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? Choose one answer. a. Medicare is a program for people who have incomes and assets below specific limits, so you will have to find out her exact financial situation before telling her whether she can obtain Medicare coverage. b. 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. c. Medicare is a program for people of all ages with specific mental health disabilities. Since she is in excellent health, she would not qualify, but should instead look into her state’s Medicaid program if she wants further coverage. d. Eligibility for Medicare is based on whether or not a person has ever been employed by the federal government. If she or her husband were ever employed by the federal government, she can enroll in Medicare. Source: Medicare Program Basics Question2 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? Choose one answer. a. Part D, which covers prescription drug services, is covered under Original Medicare. b. Part A, which covers long term custodial care services, is covered under Original Medicare. c. Part C, which always covers dental and vision services, is covered und