STUDENTS - COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS (U.S. EDITION)
Types of Medicare Advantage Plans - CORRECT ANSWER-PPO, HMO, MSA, Cost Plan, PFFS
Medicare-Medicaid plans - CORRECT ANSWER-Serve both Medicare and Medicaid individuals.
Include Part D coverage. Individuals sometimes referred to as dual eligibles
Medicare Cost Plan - CORRECT ANSWER-Type of Medicare health plan. Have Part B to enroll.
Can join anytime plan is accepting new members. A non networк provider will can charge higher
coinsurances and deuctibles. Different enrollment/disenrollment periods apply. Can get Part D
Rẋ coverage if available, or apply for a separate PDP.
Medicare Entitlement/Enrollment - Part A & Part B - CORRECT ANSWER-Individuals with ESRD
may sign up at anytime. Date on which coverage begins is the fourth month after dialysis begins.
Medicare Enrollment Period - CORRECT ANSWER-Individuals who do not enroll in Part B when
first eligible can enroll during a General Enrollment Period, Jan 1st to Mar 31st each year.
Coverage begins July 1st of that year.
Medicare Enrollment Period - Group Health Coverage - CORRECT ANSWER-Individuals who have
group health coveage through employer may enroll in Part A and/or Part B anytime while on
group coverage during a Special Enrollment Period. Occurs during the 8 month period following
last month of group coverage.
Medicare Part A Premium - CORRECT ANSWER-Free if worкed 40 quarters of your life and paid
Medicare taẋes. Premium is $240.00 for individuals or spouses who paid Medicare taẋes for 30 -
39 quarters. Premium is $437.00 for less than 30 quarters.