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Mr. Wu is eligible for Medicare. He has limited financial resources but failed
to qualify for the Part D low-income subsidy. Where might he turn for help
with his prescription drug costs? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Mr. Wu may still qualify
for help in paying Part D costs through his State Pharmaceutical
Assistance Program.
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? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔After receiving
such disability payments for 24 months, he will be automatically enrolled in
Medicare, regardless of age.
Mildred Savage enrolled in Allcare Medicare Advantage plan several years
ago. Mildred recently learned that she is suffering from inoperable cancer
and has just a few months to live. She would like to spend these final
months in hospice care. Mildred's family asks you whether hospice benefits
will be paid for under the Allcare Medicare Advantage plan. What should
you say? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Mildred may remain enrolled in Allcare and
make a hospice election. Hospice benefits will be paid for by Original
Medicare under Part A and Allcare will continue to pay for any non-hospice
services.
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? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔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.
,Agent John Miller is meeting with Jerry Smith, a new prospect. Jerry is
currently enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B. Jerry has also purchased a
Medicare Supplement (Medigap) plan which he has had for several years.
However, the plan does not provide drug benefits. How would you advise
Agent John Miller to proceed? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Tell prospect Jerry Smith
that he should consider adding a standalone Part D prescription drug
coverage policy to his present coverage.
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? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔He may sign-up for Medicare at any time however coverage
usually begins on the fourth month after dialysis treatments start.
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? - 🧠 ANSWER ✔✔Mr. Diaz will not pay any penalty because he had
continuous coverage under his employer's plan.
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, 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 with an annual income of
approximately $130,000. Madeline, who has only worked part-time for the
last three years, will soon turn age 65 and hopes to enroll in Original
Medicare. She comes to you for advice. What should you tell her? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔You should tell Madeline that she will be able to enroll in
Medicare Part A without paying monthly premiums due to her husband's
long work record and 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 her substantial income.
Edward IP suffered from serious kidney disease. As a result. Edward
became eligible for Medicare coverage due to end-stage renal disease
(ESRD). A close relative donated their kidney and Edward successfully
underwent transplant surgery 12 months ago. Edward is now age 50 and
asks you if his Medicare coverage will continue, what should you say? - 🧠
ANSWER ✔✔Individuals eligible for Medicare based on ESRD generally
lose eligibility 36 months after the month in which the individual receives a
kidney transplant unless they are eligible for Medicare on another basis