AHIP Medicare Training Module 2 Exam Questions; correct Answers Provided.
AHIP Medicare Training Module 2-
2.1 Mr. Lopez has heard that he can sigh up
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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?
A- They are Medicare health plans such as HMOs, PPOs, PFFS, and MSAs.
2.2 Mr. Wells is trying to understand the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare
Advantage. What would be a correct description?
A- Medicare Advantage is a way of covering all the Original Medicare benefits through private
health insurance companies.
2.3 Mrs. Radford asks whether there are any special eligibility requirements for Medicare Advantage.
What should you tell her?
A- Mrs. Radford must be entitled to Part A and enrolled in Part B to enroll in Medicare
Advantage.
2.4 Mr. Castillo, a naturalized citizen, previously enrolled in Medicare Part B but has recently stopped
paying his Part B premium. Mr. Castillo is still covered by Part A. He would like to enroll in a
Medicare Advantage (MA) plan and is still covered by Part A. What should you tell him?
A- He is not eligible to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan until he re-enrolls in Medicare Part
B.
2.5 Mrs. Davenport enrolled in a the ABC Medicare Advantage (MA) plan several years ago. Her
doctor recently confirmed a diagnosis of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). What option does Mrs.
Davenport have regarding her MA plan during the next open enrollment season?
A- She may remain in her ABC MA plan and enroll in a Special Needs Plan (SNP) for individuals
suffering from ESRD if one is available in her area.
2.6 Daniel is a middle-income Medicare beneficiary. He has chronic bronchitis, putting him at severe
risk for pneumonia. Otherwise, he has no problems functioning. Which type of SNP is likely to be
most appropriate for him?
A- C-SNP
2.7 Mr. Sinclair has diabetes and heart trouble and is generally satisfied with the care he has received
under Original Medicare, but he would like to know more about Medicare Advantage Special Needs
Plans (SNPs). What could you tell him?
A- SNPs have special programs for enrollees with chronic conditions, like Mr. Sinclair, and they
provide prescription drug coverage that could be very helpful as well.
2.8 Mr. Greco is in excellent health, lives in his own home, and has a sizable income from his
investments. He has a friend enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNP). His friend
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that plan. What should you tell him.
A- SNPs limit enrollment to certain subpopulations of beneficiaries. Given his current situation,
he is unlikely to qualify and would not be able to enroll in the SNP.
2.9 Mr. Kumar is considering a Medicare Advantage HMO and has questions about his ability to
access providers. What should you tell him?
A- In most Medicare Advantage HMOs, Mr. Kumar must generally obtain his services only from
providers who have a contractual relationship with the plan (except in an emergency or where
care is unavailable within the network).
2.10 Mrs. Ramos is considering a Medicare Advantage PPO and has questions about which providers
she can go to for her health care. What should you tell her?
A- Mrs. Ramos can obtain care fro any provider who participates in Original Medicare but
generally will have a higher cost-sharing amount if she sees a provider who/that is not a part of
the PPO network.
2.11 Mr. Gomez notes that a Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan available in his area has an attractive
premium. He wants to know if he must use doctors in a network as his current HMO plan requires m to
do. What should you tell him?
A- He may receive health care services from any doctor allowed to bill Medicare, as long as he
shows the doctor the plan’s identification card and the doctor agrees to accept the PFFS plan’s
payment terms and conditions, which could include balance billing.
2.12 Mrs. Lee is discussing with you the possibility of enrolling in a Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS)
plan. As part of that discussion, what should you be sure to tell her?
A- PFFS plans may choose to offer Part D benefits but are not required to do so.
2.13 Mr. McTaggert notes that a Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan available in his area has an
attractive premium. He wants to know what makes them different from an HMO or a PPO. What
should you tell him?
A- Enrollees in a PFFS plan can obtain care from any provider in the U.S. who accepts Original
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