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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 65 or older and those under the age 65
with certain disabilities, end-stage renal disease, and Lou Gehrig’s disease
so she will be eligible for Medicare.
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?
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. Hernandez is concerned that if he signs up for a Medicare Advantage
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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 Advantage plans must cover all benefits available under
Medicare Part A and Part B. Many also cover Part D prescription drugs.
Mrs. Roberts has just received a new Medicare identity card in the mail.
She is concerned that it is a forgery since it does not have her Social
Security number on it. What should you tell her?
The card she received is valid, the change has been made to protect
Medicare beneficiaries from identity theft, and she should now destroy
her old card.
Mrs. Willard 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?