Mr. Bauer is 49 years old, but eighteen months ago he was declared disabled by the Social Security Administration and has been receiving disability
... [Show More] payments. He is wondering whether he can obtain coverage under Medicare. What should you tell him? - Answer After receiving such disability payments for 24 months, he will be automatically enrolled in Medicare, regardless of age
Mrs. Geisler's neighbor told her she should look at her Part D options during the annual Medicare enrollment period because features of Part D might have changed. Mrs. Geisler can't remember what Part D is so she called you to ask what her neighbor was talking about. What could you tell her? - Answer Part D covers prescription drugs & she should look at her premiums, formulary, & cost sharing among other factors to see if they have changed
Mr. Davis is 52 years old and has recently been diagnosed with end-stage renal diease (ESRD) and will soon begin dialysis. He is wondering if he can obtain coverage under Medicare. What should you tell him? - Answer He may sign up for Medicare at any time however coverage usually begins on the fourth month after dialysis treatments start
Mr. Xi will soon turn age 65 and has come to you for advice as to what services are provided under Original Medicare. What should you tell Mr. Xi that best describes the health coverage provided to Medicare beneficiaries? - Answer Beneficiaries under Original Medicare have no cost-sharing for most preventive services which inc. immunizations such as annual flu shots
Madeline Martinez was widowed several years ago. Her husband worked for many years and contributed into the Medicare system. He also left a substantial estate which provides Madeline w/ an annual income of approx. $130,000. Madeline, who has only worked part-time for the last 3 years, will soon turn age 65 and hopes to enroll in Original Medicare. She comes to you for advice. What should you tell her? - Answer You should tell Madeline that she will be able to enroll in Medicare Part A w/out paying monthly premiums due to her husband's long work record & participation in the Medicare system. You should also tell Madeline that she will pay Part B premiums at more than the standard lowest rate but less than the highest rate due to her substantial income
Ms. Moore plans to retire when she turns 65 in a few months. She is in excellent health and will have considerable income when she retires. She is concerned that her income will make it impossible for her to qualify for Medicare. What could you tell her to address her concern? - Answer Medicare is a [Show Less]