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Mr. Wu is eligible for Medicare. He has limited financial resources but failed to
qualify for the Part D low-income subsidy. Where might he turn for help with
his prescription drug costs? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mr. Wu may still qualify for
help in paying Part D costs through his State Pharmaceutical Assistance
Program.
Mr. Bauer is 49 years old, but eighteen months ago he was declared disabled by
the Social Security Administration and has been receiving disability payments.
He is wondering whether he can obtain coverage under Medicare. What should
you tell him? - CORRECT ANSWER-After receiving such disability payments
for 24 months, he will be automatically enrolled in Medicare, regardless of age.
Mildred Savage enrolled in Allcare Medicare Advantage plan several years ago.
Mildred recently learned that she is suffering from inoperable cancer and has
just a few months to live. She would like to spend these final months in hospice
care. Mildred's family asks you whether hospice benefits will be paid for under
the Allcare Medicare Advantage plan. What should you say? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mildred may remain enrolled in Allcare and make a hospice election.
Hospice benefits will be paid for by Original Medicare under Part A and Allcare
will continue to pay for any non-hospice services.
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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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.
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 ANSWER-Tell prospect Jerry Smith that he should
consider adding a standalone Part D prescription drug coverage policy to his
present coverage.
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 ANSWER-He
may sign-up for Medicare at any time however coverage usually begins on the
fourth month after dialysis treatments start.
Mr. Diaz continued working with his company and was insured under his
employer's group plan until he reached age 68. He has heard that there is a
premium penalty for those who did not sign up for Part B when first eligible
and wants to know how much he will have to pay. What should you tell him? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Mr. Diaz will not pay any penalty because he had
continuous coverage under his employer's plan.
Madeline Martinez was widowed several years ago. Her husband worked for
many years and contributed into the Medicare system. He also left a substantial
estate which provides Madeline with an annual income of approximately
$130,000. Madeline, who has only worked part-time for the last three years,
will soon turn age 65 and hopes to enroll in Original Medicare. She comes to
you for advice. What should you tell her? - CORRECT ANSWER-You should tell
Madeline that she will be able to enroll in Medicare Part A without paying
monthly premiums due to her husband's long work record and participation in
,the Medicare system. You should also tell Madeline that she will pay Part B
premiums at more than the standard lowest rate but less than the highest rate
due her substantial income.
Edward IP suffered from serious kidney disease. As a result. Edward became
eligible for Medicare coverage due to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). A close
relative donated their kidney and Edward successfully underwent transplant
surgery 12 months ago. Edward is now age 50 and asks you if his Medicare
coverage will continue, what should you say? - CORRECT ANSWER-Individuals
eligible for Medicare based on ESRD generally lose eligibility 36 months after
the month in which the individual receives a kidney transplant unless they are
eligible for Medicare on another basis such as age or disability. Edward may,
however, remain enrolled in Part B but solely for coverage of
immunosuppressive drugs if he has no other health care coverage that would
cover the drugs.
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 ANSWER-She
may enroll at any time while she is covered under her employer plan, but she
will have a special eight-month enrollment period after the last month on her
employer plan that differs from the standard general enrollment period, during
which she may enroll in Medicare Part B.
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 ANSWER-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.
Ms. Henderson believes that she will qualify for Medicare Coverage when she
turns 65, without paying any premiums, because she has been working for 40
years and paying Medicare taxes. What should you tell her? - CORRECT
, ANSWER-To obtain Part B coverage, she must pay a standard monthly
premium, though it is higher for individuals with higher incomes.
Mrs. Park is an elderly retiree. Mrs. Park has a low fixed income. What could
you tell Mrs. Park that might be of assistance? - CORRECT ANSWER-She
should contact her state Medicaid agency to see if she qualifies for one of
several programs that can help with Medicare costs for which she is
responsible.
Shirly Thomas was enrolled in Medicaid during the Public Health Emergency
(PHE). This coverage has recently been terminated due to the end of the PHE.
While Shirley was enrolled in Medicaid, she missed an opportunity to enroll in
Medicare and now wants Part B. Which of the following statements best
describes Shirley's ability to now enroll in Medicare Part B? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Shirley is eligible for a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) for up to six
months after the termination of her Medicaid coverage. Under this SEP, Shirley
can choose retroactive coverage back to the date of termination from Medicaid
or coverage beginning the month after the month of enrollment.
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
ANSWER-Medicare is a program for people age 65 or older and those under
age 65 with certain disabilities, end-stage renal disease, and Lou Gehrig's
disease so she will be eligible for Medicare.
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 ANSWER-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.