2026 AHIP Actual Exam
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Medicare Basics, Eligibility & Enrollment Periods
Q1: Which of the following is the primary federal health insurance program for people
who are 65 years or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with
End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
A. Medicaid
B. TRICARE
C. Medicare
D. CHIP
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medicare is the federal program defined by these eligibility criteria, while
Medicaid is a state-based program for low-income individuals.
Q2: A beneficiary becomes eligible for Medicare at age 65. What is the "Initial
Enrollment Period" (IEP) and when does it begin?
A. A 3-month period starting the month they turn 65
B. A 7-month period that includes the 3 months before, the month of, and the 3 months
after their 65th birthday
C. A 6-month period starting on January 1st of the year they turn 65
D. A 12-month period starting on their date of birth
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The IEP is a 7-month window that gives beneficiaries ample time to enroll
without facing late penalties, starting 3 months before they turn 65.
,Q3: If a beneficiary delays enrollment in Part B because they have creditable coverage
through an employer, how does the "Special Enrollment Period" (SEP) work?
A. They can only enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP).
B. They have 8 months to enroll after the employment or the coverage ends, whichever
comes first.
C. They must wait 2 years before they can enroll.
D. They can enroll at any time without penalties.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The SEP allows individuals with qualifying coverage to sign up for Part B
without a penalty, extending 8 months past the point their coverage or employment
ends.
Q4: When is the "General Enrollment Period" (GEP) for Medicare?
A. January 1 through March 31 of each year
B. October 15 through December 7 of each year
C. November 1 through December 15 of each year
D. January 1 through February 14 of each year
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The GEP runs from January 1 to March 31 annually; coverage typically
begins July 1st, unlike the AEP which is in the fall.
Q5: What happens if a beneficiary who does not have creditable coverage fails to enroll
in Part B during their IEP?
A. They must pay a permanent 10% late enrollment penalty for every 12-month period
they could have had Part B but didn't.
B. They are permanently banned from enrolling in Part B.
C. They have to pay a one-time $500 fee.
D. They are automatically enrolled in Part A only.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The penalty for late Part B enrollment is 10% of the monthly premium, and it
applies for as long as the beneficiary has Part B.
Q6: Who is eligible for Medicare Part A without paying a premium?
A. Anyone over 65 who paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years (40 quarters)
B. Anyone over 65 who is a U.S. citizen
C. Only individuals with disabilities
D. Everyone must pay a premium for Part A
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Most people get "premium-free Part A" because they or their spouse paid
Medicare taxes while working; otherwise, they may pay a monthly premium.
, Q7: A beneficiary is eligible for Medicare due to End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
When does their Medicare coverage begin?
A. Immediately upon diagnosis
B. The first day of the fourth month of dialysis treatments
C. After they pay a $1,000 deductible
D. Only when they turn 65
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For ESRD, coverage typically starts on the first day of the fourth month of
dialysis, though there are exceptions for certain training periods or kidney transplants.
Q8: What is the "Annual Enrollment Period" (AEP) also known as the Fall Open
Enrollment?
A. January 1 – March 31
B. October 15 – December 7
C. November 1 – December 15
D. April 1 – June 30
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The AEP runs from October 15 to December 7 every year, allowing
beneficiaries to join, switch, or drop Medicare Advantage or Part D plans.
Q9: The "Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period" (MA OEP) allows beneficiaries
to make what kind of changes?
A. Switch from Original Medicare to Medicare Advantage
B. Switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to another or return to Original Medicare
C. Drop Part D coverage entirely
D. Add a Medicare Supplement plan
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Running from January 1 to March 31, the MA OEP permits a one-time switch
between MA plans or a switch back to Original Medicare (with or without a Part D plan).
Q10: Which of the following situations would qualify a beneficiary for a "Special
Enrollment Period" (SEP) outside of the standard times?
A. Moving to a new address that isn't in the current plan's service area
B. Wanting to change doctors
C. Finding a cheaper plan on the CMS website
D. Turning 66 years old
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Permanent moves outside of a plan's service area are valid triggers for an
SEP, allowing the beneficiary to find a plan that covers their new location.
Q11: How does the "Medicare Savings Program" help beneficiaries?
2026/2027 | Flashcards for Final
Exam with Solution | Quick Review
Key Concepts | Medicare Training
Preparation | Pass Guaranteed -
A+ Graded
Medicare Basics, Eligibility & Enrollment Periods
Q1: Which of the following is the primary federal health insurance program for people
who are 65 years or older, certain younger people with disabilities, and people with
End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
A. Medicaid
B. TRICARE
C. Medicare
D. CHIP
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Medicare is the federal program defined by these eligibility criteria, while
Medicaid is a state-based program for low-income individuals.
Q2: A beneficiary becomes eligible for Medicare at age 65. What is the "Initial
Enrollment Period" (IEP) and when does it begin?
A. A 3-month period starting the month they turn 65
B. A 7-month period that includes the 3 months before, the month of, and the 3 months
after their 65th birthday
C. A 6-month period starting on January 1st of the year they turn 65
D. A 12-month period starting on their date of birth
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The IEP is a 7-month window that gives beneficiaries ample time to enroll
without facing late penalties, starting 3 months before they turn 65.
,Q3: If a beneficiary delays enrollment in Part B because they have creditable coverage
through an employer, how does the "Special Enrollment Period" (SEP) work?
A. They can only enroll during the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP).
B. They have 8 months to enroll after the employment or the coverage ends, whichever
comes first.
C. They must wait 2 years before they can enroll.
D. They can enroll at any time without penalties.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The SEP allows individuals with qualifying coverage to sign up for Part B
without a penalty, extending 8 months past the point their coverage or employment
ends.
Q4: When is the "General Enrollment Period" (GEP) for Medicare?
A. January 1 through March 31 of each year
B. October 15 through December 7 of each year
C. November 1 through December 15 of each year
D. January 1 through February 14 of each year
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The GEP runs from January 1 to March 31 annually; coverage typically
begins July 1st, unlike the AEP which is in the fall.
Q5: What happens if a beneficiary who does not have creditable coverage fails to enroll
in Part B during their IEP?
A. They must pay a permanent 10% late enrollment penalty for every 12-month period
they could have had Part B but didn't.
B. They are permanently banned from enrolling in Part B.
C. They have to pay a one-time $500 fee.
D. They are automatically enrolled in Part A only.
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The penalty for late Part B enrollment is 10% of the monthly premium, and it
applies for as long as the beneficiary has Part B.
Q6: Who is eligible for Medicare Part A without paying a premium?
A. Anyone over 65 who paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years (40 quarters)
B. Anyone over 65 who is a U.S. citizen
C. Only individuals with disabilities
D. Everyone must pay a premium for Part A
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Most people get "premium-free Part A" because they or their spouse paid
Medicare taxes while working; otherwise, they may pay a monthly premium.
, Q7: A beneficiary is eligible for Medicare due to End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
When does their Medicare coverage begin?
A. Immediately upon diagnosis
B. The first day of the fourth month of dialysis treatments
C. After they pay a $1,000 deductible
D. Only when they turn 65
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: For ESRD, coverage typically starts on the first day of the fourth month of
dialysis, though there are exceptions for certain training periods or kidney transplants.
Q8: What is the "Annual Enrollment Period" (AEP) also known as the Fall Open
Enrollment?
A. January 1 – March 31
B. October 15 – December 7
C. November 1 – December 15
D. April 1 – June 30
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The AEP runs from October 15 to December 7 every year, allowing
beneficiaries to join, switch, or drop Medicare Advantage or Part D plans.
Q9: The "Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period" (MA OEP) allows beneficiaries
to make what kind of changes?
A. Switch from Original Medicare to Medicare Advantage
B. Switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to another or return to Original Medicare
C. Drop Part D coverage entirely
D. Add a Medicare Supplement plan
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Running from January 1 to March 31, the MA OEP permits a one-time switch
between MA plans or a switch back to Original Medicare (with or without a Part D plan).
Q10: Which of the following situations would qualify a beneficiary for a "Special
Enrollment Period" (SEP) outside of the standard times?
A. Moving to a new address that isn't in the current plan's service area
B. Wanting to change doctors
C. Finding a cheaper plan on the CMS website
D. Turning 66 years old
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Permanent moves outside of a plan's service area are valid triggers for an
SEP, allowing the beneficiary to find a plan that covers their new location.
Q11: How does the "Medicare Savings Program" help beneficiaries?
