AHIP Questions and Answers (2022/2023) (Verified Answers)

Mrs. West wears glasses and dentures and has enjoyed considerable pain relief from arthritis through massage therapy. She is concerned about whether or not Medicare will cover these items and services. What should you tell her? a. Medicare covers glasses, but not dentures or massage therapy. b. Medicare does not cover massage therapy, or, in general, glasses or dentures. Correct: Neither Medicare Part A nor Part B covers massage therapy, dentures, or routine eye examinations to prescribe eyeglasses. c. Medicare covers 80% of the cost of these three services. d. Medicare covers 50% of the cost of these three services. Feedback Source: Module 1, Slide - Not Covered by Medicare Part A & 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? a. Medigap plans that cover costs not paid for by an MA plan are available only in Massachusetts, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. b. Medigap policies designed to cover costs not paid for by an MA plan can be purchased, but only if the MA plan’s design is considered to be the “defined standard benefit.” c. Medigap plans are a form of Medicare Advantage, so purchasing both would be redundant coverage. d. 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: The purpose of Medigap plans is to supplement Original Medicare benefits. Medigap plans do not work with Medicare Advantage plans. It is illegal to sell a Medigap plan to someone already in a Medicare Advantage health plan. Feedback Source: Module 1, Slide - Medigap is NOT