Complete Questions and Answers for
Exam Success Graded A+ (2026)
• Why did Edward become eligible for Medicare coverage? -✓✓Due to
end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
• How long does Medicare coverage generally last for individuals
eligible based on ESRD after a kidney transplant? -✓✓Eligibility
generally lasts for 36 months after the month in which the individual
receives a kidney transplant.
• What can Edward do regarding Part B coverage after his kidney
transplant? -✓✓He may remain enrolled in Part B solely for coverage of
immunosuppressive drugs if he has no other health care coverage for
those drugs.
• What special enrollment option does Anthony have after missing his
initial enrollment period due to a disaster? -✓✓He is eligible for a
special enrollment period (SEP) to enroll in Part B up to six months after
the end of the emergency declaration.
• When can Anthony enroll in premium-free Part A? -✓✓He may enroll
in premium-free Part A at any time, with coverage retroactive for up to 6
months.
,• What should you tell Mr. Capadona about purchasing a Medigap plan
while enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan? -✓✓It is illegal to sell
him a Medigap plan if he is enrolled in an MA plan, as Medigap only
works with Original Medicare.
• Will Mildred's hospice care be covered under her Allcare Medicare
Advantage plan? -✓✓Yes, hospice benefits will be paid for by Original
Medicare under Part A, and Allcare will continue to pay for any non-
hospice services.
• What must Ms. Henderson do to obtain Part B coverage? -✓✓She must
pay a standard monthly premium, which may be higher for individuals
with higher incomes.
• What assistance can Mrs. Cook seek due to her low fixed income? -
✓✓She should contact her state Medicaid agency to see if she qualifies
for programs that help with Medicare costs.
• What does Medicare Supplemental Insurance cover for Mr. Moy? -
✓✓It helps cover his Part A deductible and Part B coinsurance or
copayments in Original Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicare.
• What is Juan Perez's situation regarding Medicare as he turns 65? -
✓✓He intends to work for several more years at Smallcap, which offers
employer-sponsored healthcare coverage.
,• What is the eligibility requirement for premium-free Part A? -
✓✓Individuals must have worked and paid Medicare taxes for a
sufficient period, typically 40 quarters.
• What happens if an individual does not enroll in Medicare during their
initial enrollment period? -✓✓They may qualify for a special enrollment
period if they missed it due to certain circumstances, such as a natural
disaster.
• How does Medicare coverage differ for individuals based on age
versus disability? -✓✓Individuals under 65 can qualify for Medicare due
to disability after 24 months of receiving disability payments, while
those 65 and older qualify based on age.
• What is the role of Medigap insurance? -✓✓Medigap insurance helps
cover costs not covered by Original Medicare, such as deductibles and
coinsurance.
• What is the maximum duration of Medicare coverage after a kidney
transplant for those eligible due to ESRD? -✓✓36 months after the
month of the transplant.
• What should individuals do if they are unsure about their Medicare
eligibility? -✓✓They should contact the Social Security Administration
or their state Medicaid agency for guidance.
, • What is the significance of a Federally declared disaster in relation to
Medicare enrollment? -✓✓It allows individuals who missed their
enrollment period to qualify for a special enrollment period.
• What is the difference between Medicare Advantage and Original
Medicare regarding coverage? -✓✓Medicare Advantage plans may offer
additional benefits but cannot be combined with Medigap plans.
• What is the importance of immunosuppressive drug coverage for
kidney transplant patients? -✓✓It is critical for preventing organ
rejection and maintaining health post-transplant.
• How does income affect the premium for Part B coverage? -
✓✓Individuals with higher incomes may pay a higher monthly premium
for Part B.
• What is Juan likely entitled to when he turns age 65 regarding
Medicare? -✓✓Juan is likely to be eligible for Medicare.
• How would enrolling in Medicare impact Juan's employer-sponsored
healthcare coverage? -✓✓If Juan enrolls, Medicare becomes the primary
payor of his healthcare claims, and his employer's plan becomes a
secondary payor.