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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? - 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? -
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? - 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? - 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? - 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
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Medicare. What should you tell him? - 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? - 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? -
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? - 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? - Answer - She may enroll at any time while she is
covered under her employer plan, but she will have a special eight-month enrollment
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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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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? - 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.