Mrs. Pierce would like to enroll in a Medicare Cost plan that offers Part D prescription drug coverage. She comes to you for advice about when she can
... [Show More] enroll in a plan you have previously discussed. What should you tell her? CORRECT ANSWER Enrollment in Cost plans offering Part D coverage is available only during enrollment periods under the Part D program, and Cost plans must accept enrollments during these periods.
Mrs. Kendrick is in good health, has worked for many years and is six months away from turning 65. She wants to know what she will have to do to enroll in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan as soon as possible. What could you tell her? CORRECT ANSWER She may enroll in an MA plan beginning three months immediately before her first entitlement to both Medicare Part A and Part B.
Mrs. Goodman enrolled in an MA-PD plan during the Annual Election Period. In mid-January of the following year, she wants to switch back to Original Medicare and enroll in a stand-alone prescription drug plan. What should you tell her? CORRECT ANSWER During the MA Open Enrollment Period, from January 1 - March 31, she may disenroll from the MA-PD plan into Original Medicare and also may add a stand-alone prescription drug plan
Which of the following individuals are likely to qualify for a special enrollment period (SEP) for either a MA and/or Part D due to a change of residence? CORRECT ANSWER II, III, and IV only
Mary Samuels recently suffered a stroke while visiting her daughter and grandchildren. As a result, Mary has been admitted to a rehabilitation hospital where she is expected to reside for several months. The rehabilitation hospital is located outside the geographic area served by her current Medicare Advantage (MA) plan. What options are available to Mary regarding her health plan coverage? CORRECT ANSWER Mary may make an unlimited number of MA enrollment requests and may disenroll from her current MA plan. [Show Less]