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[SECTION 1: Medicare Advantage (Part C) – Key Concepts — Questions 1-12]
Q1: Mrs. Gonzalez has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). She is
currently 45 years old and not yet receiving Social Security Disability benefits. When is she
eligible to enroll in Medicare?
A. She must wait until she is 65 years old.
B. She is eligible immediately upon diagnosis, regardless of age.
C. She is eligible once she has received Social Security Disability benefits for 24 months.
D. She is eligible when she turns 50.
C. [Correct answer] [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unlike other disabilities that require a 24-month waiting period, individuals diagnosed
with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) are eligible for Medicare immediately upon receiving Social
Security Disability benefits. This is a special CMS rule designed to assist ALS patients with the
high cost of care quickly. Option A is incorrect because ALS waives the age requirement. Option
C is the standard disability rule but does not apply to ALS.
Q2: Mr. Thompson is considering enrolling in a Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan that does
not have a network. If he enrolls in this plan, which of the following must be true for a provider
to see him?
A. The provider must be in the plan's network.
B. The provider can see him only if the plan is an HMO.
C. The provider must agree to accept the plan's terms of payment and conditions of payment
(prior authorization, etc.) for every visit.
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D. The provider must see him because it is a Medicare plan.
C. [Correct answer] [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In a PFFS plan without a network, any Medicare-eligible provider can see the patient,
but they are not required to do so. However, they must explicitly agree to accept the plan's
payment terms and conditions for that specific service or visit; otherwise, they are not permitted
to provide care or bill the plan. Option A is incorrect because non-network PFFS plans don't have
networks. Option D is incorrect because providers have the right to refuse.
Q3: Which of the following is a characteristic of a Medicare Savings Account (MSA) plan?
A. It includes a built-in Part D prescription drug coverage.
B. It has a high deductible and a bank account that the plan deposits money into for the
beneficiary to use for qualified medical expenses.
C. It does not require the beneficiary to have Part A and Part B.
D. It charges a copayment for every doctor visit regardless of the deductible.
C. [Correct answer] [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MSA plans are high-deductible health plans that combine a high-deductible MA plan
with a savings account. The plan deposits funds into the account tax-free, and the beneficiary
uses these funds to pay for health care expenses until the deductible is met, after which the plan
covers 100% of Medicare-covered services. Option A is incorrect because MSA plans never
include Part D; beneficiaries must enroll in a stand-alone PDP.
Q4: Mr. Davis is enrolled in a Medicare Advantage HMO plan. He wants to see a specialist who
is out of the plan's network. Under what circumstances can he do this without paying full price
out-of-network?
A. He can see any specialist he wants without a referral.
B. He can never see out-of-network providers in an HMO.
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C. He can see the out-of-network specialist if he has a referral for medically necessary care and
the plan has an agreement with the provider for Point-of-Service (POS) benefits.
D. He can see the specialist as long as it is an emergency.
C. [Correct answer] [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Most HMOs restrict coverage to the network, but HMO-POS plans allow members to
seek out-of-network care, usually with a higher cost-sharing amount, provided they have a
referral and the plan offers the POS option. In a strict HMO without a POS option, or without a
referral/urgency, services are not covered. Option B is too absolute as HMO-POS plans exist.
Option D is partially true for emergencies but misses the POS mechanism.
Q5: Mrs. Lee has both Medicare and Medicaid (full dual eligibility). She is interested in a
Medicare Advantage plan. Which type of SNP (Special Needs Plan) would be most appropriate
for her, and why?
A. C-SNP, because she has a chronic condition.
B. I-SNP, because she is institutionalized.
C. D-SNP, because she has full Medicaid benefits.
D. PPO, because she likes choice.
C. [Correct answer] [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A D-SNP (Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan) is specifically designed for individuals
who are entitled to Medicare and eligible for Medicaid assistance. These plans coordinate
Medicare and Medicaid benefits and often have reduced cost-sharing. A C-SNP is for chronic
conditions, and an I-SNP is for institutionalized individuals; while she might have a chronic
condition, the D-SNP is the specific match for her dual status.
Q6: During the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP, Jan 1 – March 31),
what action can a beneficiary currently enrolled in an MA plan take?
A. Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan.
AHIP 2025 Final Exam Answer Key Actual
Exam 2026/2027 – Complete Exam-Style
Questions with Detailed Rationales | 100%
Verified | Pass Guaranteed – A+ Graded
[SECTION 1: Medicare Advantage (Part C) – Key Concepts — Questions 1-12]
Q1: Mrs. Gonzalez has been diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). She is
currently 45 years old and not yet receiving Social Security Disability benefits. When is she
eligible to enroll in Medicare?
A. She must wait until she is 65 years old.
B. She is eligible immediately upon diagnosis, regardless of age.
C. She is eligible once she has received Social Security Disability benefits for 24 months.
D. She is eligible when she turns 50.
C. [Correct answer] [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Unlike other disabilities that require a 24-month waiting period, individuals diagnosed
with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) are eligible for Medicare immediately upon receiving Social
Security Disability benefits. This is a special CMS rule designed to assist ALS patients with the
high cost of care quickly. Option A is incorrect because ALS waives the age requirement. Option
C is the standard disability rule but does not apply to ALS.
Q2: Mr. Thompson is considering enrolling in a Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan that does
not have a network. If he enrolls in this plan, which of the following must be true for a provider
to see him?
A. The provider must be in the plan's network.
B. The provider can see him only if the plan is an HMO.
C. The provider must agree to accept the plan's terms of payment and conditions of payment
(prior authorization, etc.) for every visit.
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D. The provider must see him because it is a Medicare plan.
C. [Correct answer] [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: In a PFFS plan without a network, any Medicare-eligible provider can see the patient,
but they are not required to do so. However, they must explicitly agree to accept the plan's
payment terms and conditions for that specific service or visit; otherwise, they are not permitted
to provide care or bill the plan. Option A is incorrect because non-network PFFS plans don't have
networks. Option D is incorrect because providers have the right to refuse.
Q3: Which of the following is a characteristic of a Medicare Savings Account (MSA) plan?
A. It includes a built-in Part D prescription drug coverage.
B. It has a high deductible and a bank account that the plan deposits money into for the
beneficiary to use for qualified medical expenses.
C. It does not require the beneficiary to have Part A and Part B.
D. It charges a copayment for every doctor visit regardless of the deductible.
C. [Correct answer] [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: MSA plans are high-deductible health plans that combine a high-deductible MA plan
with a savings account. The plan deposits funds into the account tax-free, and the beneficiary
uses these funds to pay for health care expenses until the deductible is met, after which the plan
covers 100% of Medicare-covered services. Option A is incorrect because MSA plans never
include Part D; beneficiaries must enroll in a stand-alone PDP.
Q4: Mr. Davis is enrolled in a Medicare Advantage HMO plan. He wants to see a specialist who
is out of the plan's network. Under what circumstances can he do this without paying full price
out-of-network?
A. He can see any specialist he wants without a referral.
B. He can never see out-of-network providers in an HMO.
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C. He can see the out-of-network specialist if he has a referral for medically necessary care and
the plan has an agreement with the provider for Point-of-Service (POS) benefits.
D. He can see the specialist as long as it is an emergency.
C. [Correct answer] [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Most HMOs restrict coverage to the network, but HMO-POS plans allow members to
seek out-of-network care, usually with a higher cost-sharing amount, provided they have a
referral and the plan offers the POS option. In a strict HMO without a POS option, or without a
referral/urgency, services are not covered. Option B is too absolute as HMO-POS plans exist.
Option D is partially true for emergencies but misses the POS mechanism.
Q5: Mrs. Lee has both Medicare and Medicaid (full dual eligibility). She is interested in a
Medicare Advantage plan. Which type of SNP (Special Needs Plan) would be most appropriate
for her, and why?
A. C-SNP, because she has a chronic condition.
B. I-SNP, because she is institutionalized.
C. D-SNP, because she has full Medicaid benefits.
D. PPO, because she likes choice.
C. [Correct answer] [CORRECT]
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A D-SNP (Dual Eligible Special Needs Plan) is specifically designed for individuals
who are entitled to Medicare and eligible for Medicaid assistance. These plans coordinate
Medicare and Medicaid benefits and often have reduced cost-sharing. A C-SNP is for chronic
conditions, and an I-SNP is for institutionalized individuals; while she might have a chronic
condition, the D-SNP is the specific match for her dual status.
Q6: During the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP, Jan 1 – March 31),
what action can a beneficiary currently enrolled in an MA plan take?
A. Switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan.
