AHIP MODULE 1 QUIZZES WITH CORRECT ANS..

AHIP MODULE 1 QUIZZES WITH CORRECT ANS..
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.
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.
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 - c. Mr. Wu may still qualify for help in paying Part D costs
through his State Pharmaceutical Assistance Program. Correct
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. 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 - c. In order to obtain Part
B coverage, she must pay a standard monthly premium, though it is higher for
individuals with higher incomes.
Mrs. Chen will be 65 soon, has been a citizen for twelve years, has been employed
full time, and paid taxes during that entire period. She is concerned that she will not
qualify for coverage under part A because she was not born in the United States.
What should you tell her? Answer - C.Most individuals who are citizens and over age
65 are covered under Part A by virtue of having paid Medicare taxes while working,
though some may be covered as a result of paying monthly premiums.