AHIP Test Questions with updated answers 2023

AHIP Test Questions with updated answers 2023 Medicare Advantage -Cover all Part A and Part B benefits; -Provide plan cost-sharing actuarially equivalent to cost sharing under Medicare Parts A and B, but may be different for specific services; and -Include an annual maximum out-of-pocket (MOOP) limit on total enrollee cost sharing (deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments) for Part A and Part B services. -Cover the following services even when provided by non-network providers: emergency services: out-of-area urgently needed services; and out-of-area renal dialysis 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? 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. Mr. Styles 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? 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. Hudson is concerned that if he signs up for a Medicare health plan, the health plan may, at some time in the future, reduce his benefits below what is available in Original Medicare. What should you tell him about his concern? Medicare health plans must cover all benefits available under Medicare Part A and Part B. Many also cover Part D prescription drugs. Mrs. Geisler's neighbor told her she should look at her Part D options during the annual Medicare enrollment period because features of Part D might have changed. Mrs. Geisler can't remember what Part D is so she called you to ask what her neighbor was talking about. What could you tell her? Part D covers prescription drugs and she should look at her premiums, formulary, and cost sharing to see if they have changed. Mrs. Weems wants to know generally how the benefits under Original Medicare might compare to the benefit package of a Medicare Health Plan before she starts looking at specific plans. What could you tell her? Medicare Health Plans may offer extra benefits that Original Medicare does not offer such as vision, hearing, and dental services and must include a maximum out-of-pocket limit on Part A and Part B services.