NC Medicare/LTC questions and answers with correct solutions.

NC Medicare/LTC questions and answers with correct solutions. Home health care covers occasional visits from who? - correct answers.Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, community-based professionals (like hospice). **Does NOT cover visits from attending physicians. Programs that are provided to people who are too poor to qualify for Medicaid. - correct answers.State-only Medicaid programs LTC provision that provides a guarantee that certain policy benefits will remain available even if the insured stops paying premiums. (Offers option of a paid-up policy providing the same benefits for a shorter period, etc.) - correct answers.Nonforfeiture When must the outline of coverage for a Medigap policy be provided to the insured? - correct answers.At the time of application. Home health equipment such as dialysis equipment and supplies are covered under which part of Medicare? - correct answers.Medicare Part B (Considered an outpatient service) What is the Medicare Part B enrollment period for an individual who is turning 65? - correct answers.3 months before the month in which the individual turns 65, as well as the 3 months following that month (7 months). What is the copayment of the Medicare approved amount? - correct answers.20% paid by the insured individual. Prospective review (Precertification provision) - correct answers.Physician submits claim information prior to providing treatment to know in advance if the procedure is covered and what the rate will be. What options does an insured person have for prescription drug coverage if they are enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan? - correct answers.1) Receive prescription drug coverage through the Medicare Advantage Plan. 2) Sign up for separate prescription drug plan through Medicare Part D.