AHIP module 1
Mrs. Chen will be 65 soon, has been a citizen for twelve years, has been employed full
time, and paid taxes during that entire period. She is concerned that she will not qualify
for coverage under part A
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AHIP module 1
Mrs. Chen will be 65 soon, has been a citizen for twelve years, has been employed full
time, and paid taxes during that entire period. She is concerned that she will not qualify
for coverage under part A because she was not born in the United States. What should
you tell her?
Choose one answer.
a. Most individuals who are citizens and over age 65 are covered under Part A by virtue
of having paid Medicare taxes while working, though some may be covered as a result
of paying monthly premiums.
b. Most individuals who are citizens and over age 65 and wish to be covered under Part
A must enroll in a Medicare Health Plan.
c. Most individuals who are citizens and over age 65 and are covered under Part A
must pay a monthly premium for that coverage.
d. All individuals who are citizens and over age 65 will be covered under Part A. - ✔✔a.
Most individuals who are citizens and over age 65 are covered under Part A by virtue of
having paid Medicare taxes while working, though some may be covered as a result of
paying monthly premiums.
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? -
✔✔d. After receiving such disability payments for 24 months, he will be automatically
enrolled in Medicare, regardless of age.
Mr. Denton is 52 years old and has recently been diagnosed with end-stage renal
disease (ESRD) and will soon begin dialysis. He is wondering if he can obtain coverage
under Medicare. What should you tell him? - ✔✔a. He may sign-up for Medicare at any
time however coverage usually begins on the fourth month after dialysis treatments
start. Correct
Ms. Henderson believes that she will qualify for Medicare coverage when she turns 65,
without paying any premiums, because she has been working for 40 years and paying
Medicare taxes. What should you tell her? - ✔✔a. In order to obtain Part B coverage,
she must pay a standard monthly premium, though it is higher for individuals with higher
incomes. Correct
Mr. Diaz continued working with his company and was insured under his employer's
group plan until he reached age 68. He has heard that there is a premium penalty for
those who did not sign up for Part B when first eligible and wants to know how much he
will have to pay. What should you tell him? - ✔✔b. Mr. Diaz will not pay any penalty
because he had continuous coverage under his employer's plan. CorrectMrs. Peňa is 66 years old, has coverage under an employer plan and will retire next
year. She heard she must enroll in Part B at the beginning of the year to ensure no gap
in coverage. What can you tell her? - ✔✔d. She may enroll at any time while she is
covered under her employer plan, but she will have a special eight-month enrollment
period that differs from the standard general enrollment period, during which she may
enroll in Medicare Part B. Correct
Mrs. Kelly, age 65, is entitled to Part A, but has not yet enrolled in Part B. She is
considering enrollment in a Medicare health plan (Part C). What should you advise her
to do before she will be able to enroll into a Medicare health plan? - ✔✔Mrs. Kelly, age
65, is entitled to Part A, but has not yet enrolled in Part B. She is considering enrollment
in a Medicare health plan (Part C). What should you advise her to do before she will be
able to enroll into a Medicare health plan?
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