Module 1 Review Questions Graded A
Question 1: Mr. Patel is planning his retirement and wants to know about hospitalization costs under
Original Medicare. What can you tell him?
Answer: Under Original Medicare, there is a single deductible amount for the first 60 days of any
inpatient hospi...
Module 1 Review Questions Graded A
Question 1: Mr. Patel is planning his retirement and wants to know about hospitalization costs under
Original Medicare. What can you tell him?
Answer: Under Original Medicare, there is a single deductible amount for the first 60 days of any
inpatient hospital stay, after which it converts into a per-day amount through day 90. After day 90, he
would pay a daily amount up to 60 days over his lifetime, after which he would be responsible for all
costs.
Question 2: What impact have recent regulatory changes had on Medigap plans?
Answer: The Part B deductible is no longer covered for individuals newly eligible for Medicare starting
January 1, 2020.
Question 3: Mr. Singh wants drug coverage without enrolling in a Medicare Advantage plan. What
options are available to him?
Answer: He can enroll in a stand-alone prescription drug plan and continue to be covered for Part A and
Part B services through Original Fee-for-Service Medicare.
Question 4: Mrs. Park has a low fixed income and wants help with Medicare costs. What assistance is
available to her?
Answer: She could contact her state medicaid agency to see if she qualifies for one of several programs
that can help with Medicare costs for which she is responsible.
Question 5: Mr. Rainey's physician recommends inpatient psychiatric hospitalization. What length of
stay will Medicare cover?
Answer: Medicare will cover a total of 190 days of inpatient care during his entire lifetime.
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