Mr. Bauer is 49 years old, but eighteen months ago he was declared disabled by the
Social Security Administration and has been receiving disability payments. He is
wondering whether he can obtain coverage under Medicar
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Mr. Bauer is 49 years old, but eighteen months ago he was declared disabled by the
Social Security Administration and has been receiving disability payments. He is
wondering whether he can obtain coverage under Medicare. What should you tell him? -
✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔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? - ✔✔Medicare is a program for people age 65 or older & those under age
65 w/ certain disabilities, end-stage renal disease, & Lou Gehrig's disease so she will be
eligible for Medicare
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