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AHIP Final Exam Test QuestionsMrs. West wears glasses and dentures and has enjoyed considerable pain relief from
arthritis through acupuncture. She is concerned about whether or not Medicare will
cover these items and services. What should you tell her? - ANS-Medicare does not
cover acupuncture, or, in general, glasses or dentures.
Mr. Bickford did not quite qualify for the extra help low-income subsidy under the
Medicare Part D Prescription Drug program and he is wondering if there is any other
option he has for obtaining help with his considerable drug costs. What should you tell
him? - ANS-He could check with the manufacturers of his medications to see if they
offer an assistance program to help people with limited means obtain the medications
they need. Alternatively, he could check to see whether his state has a pharmacy
assistance program to help him with his expenses.
Mr. Lombardi is interested in a Medicare Advantage (MA) PPO plan that you represent.
It is one of three plans operated by the same organization in Mr. Lombardi's area. The
MA PPO plan does not include drug coverage, but the other two plans do. Mr. Lombardi
likes the PPO plan that does not include drug coverage and intends to obtain his drug
coverage through a stand-alone Medicare prescription drug plan. What should you tell
him about this situation? - ANS-He could enroll in one of the MA plans that include
prescription drug coverage or a Medigap plan and a stand-alone prescription drug plan,
but he cannot enroll in the MA-only PPO plan and a stand-alone prescription drug plan.
Mr. Torres has a small savings account. He would like to pay for his monthly Part D
premiums with an automatic monthly withdrawal from his savings account until it is
exhausted, and then have his premiums withheld from his Social Security check. What
should you tell him? - ANS-In general, he must select a single Part D premium payment
mechanism that will be used throughout the year.
Agent Jennings makes a presentation on Medicare advertised as an educational event.
Agent Jennings distributes materials that are solely educational in nature. However, she
gives a brief presentation that mentions plan-specific premiums. Is this a prohibited
activity at an event that has been advertised as educational? - ANS-Yes. When an event
has been advertised as "educational," discussing plan-specific premiums is
impermissible.
Mrs. Mulcahy is concerned that she may not qualify for enrollment in a Medicare
prescription drug plan because, although she is entitled to Part A, she is not enrolled
, under Medicare Part B. What should you tell her? - ANS-Everyone who is entitled to
Part A or enrolled under Part B is eligible to enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan.
As long as Mrs. Mulcahy is entitled to Part A, she does not need to enroll under Part B
before enrolling in a prescription drug plan.
Mr. Jacob understands that there is a standard Medicare Part D prescription drug
benefit, but when he looks at information on various plans available in his area, he sees
a wide range in what they charge for deductibles, premiums and cost sharing. How can
you explain this to him? - ANS-Medicare Part D drug plans may have different benefit
structures, but on average, they must all be at least as good as the standard model
established by the government.
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? - ANS-Medicare is a program for people age 65 or older and those under
age 65 with certain disabilities, end stage renal disease or Lou Gehrig's disease, so she
will be eligible for Medicare.
Agent Armstrong is employed by XYZ Agency, which is under contract with ABC Health
Plan, a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan that offers plans in multiple states. XYZ Agency
maintains a website marketing the MA plans with which it has contracts. Agent
Armstrong follows up with individuals who request more information about ABC MA
plans via the website and tries to persuade them to enroll in ABC plans. What statement
best describes the marketing and compliance rules that apply to Agent Armstrong? -
ANS-Agent Armstrong needs to be licensed and appointed in every state in which
beneficiaries to whom he markets ABC MA plans are located.
Mr. Schmidt would like to plan for retirement and has asked you what is covered under
Original Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicare? What could you tell him? - ANS-Part A, which
covers hospital, skilled nursing facility, hospice and home health services and Part B,
which covers professional services such as those provided by a doctor are covered
under Original Medicare.
You are seeking to represent an individual Medicare Advantage plan and an individual
Part D plan in your state. You have completed the required training for each plan, but
you did not achieve a passing score on the tests that came after the training. What can
you do in this situation? - ANS-You will not be able to represent any Medicare
Advantage or Part D plan until you complete the training and achieve an adequate
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