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Mr. Moy's wife has a Medicare Advantage plan, but he wants to understand what
coverage Medicare Supplemental Insurance provides since his health care needs are
different from his wife's needs. What could you tell Mr. Moy? - CORRECT ANSWERS-
D?
Mrs. Gonzalez is enrolled in Original Medicare and has a Medigap policy as well, but it
provides no drug coverage. She would like to keep the coverage she has, but replace
her existing Medigap plan with one that provides drug coverage. What should you tell
her? - CORRECT ANSWERS-Mrs. Gonzalez cannot purchase a Medigap plan that
covers drugs, but she could keep her Medigap policy and enroll in a Part D prescription
drug plan.
Mr. Davis is 52 years old and has recently been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease
(ESRD) and will soon begin dialysis. He is wondering if he can obtain coverage under
Medicare. What should you tell him? - CORRECT ANSWERS-B .He may sign-up for
Medicare at any time however coverage usually begins on the fourth month after
dialysis treatments start.
Agent John Miller is meeting with Jerry Smith, a new prospect. Jerry is currently
enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B. Jerry has also purchased a Medicare Supplement
(Medigap) plan which he has had for several years. However, the plan does not provide
drug benefits. How would you advise Agent John Miller to proceed? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-d. Tell prospect Jerry Smith that he should consider adding a standalone
Part D prescription drug coverage policy to his present coverage.
Mr. Capadona would like to purchase a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan and a Medigap
plan to pick up costs not covered by that plan. What should you tell him? - CORRECT
ANSWERS-It is illegal for you to sell Mr. Capadona a Medigap plan if he is enrolled in
an MA plan, and besides, Medigap only works with Original Medicare. Correct
Mrs. Peňa is 66 years old, has coverage under an employer plan, and will retire next
year. She heard she must enroll in Part B at the beginning of the year to ensure no gap
in coverage. What can you tell her? - CORRECT ANSWERS-A. She may enroll at any
time while she is covered under her employer plan, but she will have a special eight
month enrollment period that differs from the standard general enrollment period, during
which she may enroll in Medicare Part B.
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS-c. Medicare is a program for people age 65 or