AHIP Medicare 2022 with Verfied Answers
Mrs. Lyons is in good health, uses a single prescription, and lives independently in her own home. She is
... [Show More] attracted by the idea of maintaining control over a Medical Savings Account (MSA) but is not sure if the plan associated with the account will fit her needs. What specific piece of information about a Medicare MSA plan would it be important for her to know, prior to enrolling in such a plan? CORRECT ANSWER All beneficiaries enrolled in an MSA set-aside the MSA funds on a pre-tax basis in addition to paying their Part B premium.
Mrs. Radford asks whether there are any special eligibility requirements for Medicare Advantage. What should you tell her? CORRECT ANSWER Mrs. Radford must apply to the Medicare Advantage plan, which will include a medical review, before being accepted and enrolled.
Juan Perez, who is turning age 65 next month, intends to work for several more years at Smallcap, Incorporated. Smallcap has a workforce of 15 employees and offers employer-sponsored healthcare coverage. Juan is a naturalized citizen and has contributed to the Medicare system for over 20 years. Juan asks you if he will be entitled to Medicare and if he enrolls how that will impact his employer-sponsored healthcare coverage. How would you respond? CORRECT ANSWER Juan is likely to be eligible for Medicare once he turns age 65 and if he enrolls Medicare would become the primary payor of his healthcare claims but Smallcap must continue to offer him coverage under its employer-sponsored group health plan and would become a secondary payor.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about a Medicare Savings Account (MSA) Plans?
I. MSAs may have either a partial network, full network, or no network of providers.
II. MSA plans cover Part A and Part B benefits but not Part D prescription drug benefits.
III. An individual who is enrolled in an MSA plan is responsible for a minimal deductible of $500 indexed for inflation.
IV. Non-network providers must accept the same amount that Original Medicare would pay them as payment in full. CORRECT ANSWER I, II, and III only
Mr. Lopez has heard that he can sign up for a product called "Medicare Advantage" but is not sure about what type of plan designs are available through this program. What should you tell him about the types of health plans that are available through the Medicare Advantage program? CORRECT ANSWER They are major medical policies but are only for low-income beneficiaries with Medicare.
Mr. Kumar is considering a Medicare Advantage HMO and has questions about his ability to access providers. What should you tell him? CORRECT ANSWER Mr. Kumar will be able to obtain routine care outside of the plan's service area but will pay a higher co-payment (except in an emergency). [Show Less]