AHIP Final Exam Questions And Answers (Frequently tested questions) 2023/2024

AHIP Final Exam Questions And Answers (Frequently tested questions) Types of Medicare Advantage Plans - PPO, HMO, MSA, Cost Plan, PFFS Medicare-Medicaid plans - Serve both Medicare and Medicaid individuals. Include Part D coverage. Individuals sometimes referred to as dual eligibles Medicare Cost Plan - Type of Medicare health plan. Have Part B to enroll. Can join anytime plan is accepting new members. A non network provider will can charge higher coinsurances and deuctibles. Different enrollment/disenrollment periods apply. Can get Part D Rx coverage if available, or apply for a separate PDP. Medicare Entitlement/Enrollment - Part A & Part B - Individuals with ESRD may sign up at anytime. Date on which coverage begins is the fourth month after dialysis begins. Medicare Enrollment Period - Individuals who do not enroll in Part B when first eligible can enroll during a General Enrollment Period, Jan 1st to Mar 31st each year. Coverage begins July 1st of that year. Medicare Enrollment Period - Group Health Coverage - Individuals who have group health coveage through employer may enroll in Part A and/or Part B anytime while on group coverage during a Special Enrollment Period. Occurs during the 8 month period following last month of group coverage. Medicare Part A Premium - Free if worked 40 quarters of your life and paid Medicare taxes. Premium is $240.00 for individuals or spouses who paid Medicare taxes for 30 - 39 quarters. Premium is $437.00 for less than 30 quarters. Medicare Part A Penalty - Don't enroll in Part A when fist eligible, will pay a late penalty of up to 10% unless enroll during a Special Enrollment Period