AHIP 2024 FINAL EXAM
QUESTIONS AND EXPERT
VALIDATED ANSWERS
GUARANTEEING COMPLETE
SUCCESS FOR AHIP STUDENTS
1. Mrs. Park is an elderly retiree. Mrs. Park has a low fixed income. What could you tell
Mrs. Park that might be of assistance?: She should contact her state Medicaid agency to
see if she qualifies forprograms that can help with Medicare costs for which she is
responsible.
2. 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?:
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.
3. 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:
After receiving such disability payments for 24 months, he will be automatically
enrolled in Medicare, regardless of age.
4. 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?: 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.
5. Mrs. PeHa is 66 years old, has coverage under an employer plan, and will retire next
year. She heard she must enroll in Part B at the beginning of the year to ensure no gap
in coverage. What can you tell her?: She may enroll at any time while she is covered
under her employer plan, but she will have a special eight month enrollment period that
differs from the standard general enrollment period, during which she may enroll in
Medicare Part B.
6. 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?: Tell prospect Jerry
Smith that he should consider adding a standalone Part D prescription drug coverage
policy to his present coverage.
7. 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?: The penalty will be a permanent 10%
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