AHIP MEDICARE CERTIFICATION: MODULE 1 EXAM ASSESSMENT 2026

AHIP MEDICARE CERTIFICATION: MODULE 1
EXAM ASSESSMENT
Module 1: Medicare Program Basics
1. What is the primary purpose of Medicare Part A?

 A) To provide prescription drug coverage.
 B) To provide inpatient hospital services.
 C) To cover outpatient doctor visits.
 D) To offer dental and vision care.

Answer:
B) To provide inpatient hospital services.



2. Which of the following is NOT an eligible group for Medicare Part B?

 A) Individuals over 65 years old who have paid into Social Security for 10 years.
 B) Individuals under 65 with disabilities who have been receiving Social Security
Disability Insurance (SSDI) for 24 months.
 C) Individuals who are employed and under the age of 65.
 D) Individuals who have end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

Answer:
C) Individuals who are employed and under the age of 65.



3. What best describes the Initial Enrollment Period (IEP)?

 A) A 3-month period when individuals can change their Medicare plan after turning
65.
 B) The 7-month window around an individual’s 65th birthday when they can enroll in
Medicare Part A and/or Part B.
 C) A period when individuals under 65 can enroll in Medicare if they have a disability.
 D) A period when individuals can make changes to their Medigap policy.

Answer:
B) The 7-month window around an individual’s 65th birthday when they can enroll in
Medicare Part A and/or Part B.

, 4. What is covered under Medicare Part A?

 A) Prescription drugs.
 B) Inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility care, and hospice care.
 C) Outpatient services such as doctor visits and lab tests.
 D) Private insurance to supplement Medicare.

Answer:
B) Inpatient hospital care, skilled nursing facility care, and hospice care.



5. Which of the following is an example of a service covered by Medicare Part B?

 A) Ambulance services.
 B) Hospice care.
 C) Inpatient hospital care.
 D) Long-term nursing home care.

Answer:
A) Ambulance services.



6. Medicare Part D is designed to cover what type of costs?

 A) Hospital inpatient stays.
 B) Prescription drugs.
 C) Physician visits.
 D) Skilled nursing facility care.

Answer:
B) Prescription drugs.



7. Who is eligible for Medicare Part A without paying a premium?

 A) Individuals who are 65 and older and have worked for at least 10 years and paid
Medicare taxes.
 B) Individuals under 65 with a disability who have received SSDI for 12 months.
 C) Individuals who are 60 and older.
 D) Individuals who are residents of the United States.

Answer:
A) Individuals who are 65 and older and have worked for at least 10 years and paid
Medicare taxes.