Mr. Davis 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?
~~> He may sign-up for Medicare at any time however coverage usually
begins on th...
amount up to 60 days over his lifetime, after which he would be responsible for
all costs.
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?
~~> To obtain Part B coverage, she must pay a standard monthly premium,
though it is higher for individuals with higher incomes.
Mr. Alonso receives some help paying for his two generic prescription drugs from his
employer's retiree coverage, but he wants to compare it to a Part D prescription drug plan.
He asks you what costs he would generally expect to encounter when enrolling into a
standard MedicarePart D prescription drug plan. What should you tell him?
~~> He generally would pay a monthly premium, annual deductible, and per -
prescription cost-sharing.
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?
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