AHIP Module 2 Test
Mr. Lopez has heard that he can sigh up for a product called “Medicare Advantage” but is not sure
about what type of plan designs are available through this program. What should you tell him about
the types of health plans that are available through the Medicare Advantage program?
A- They are Medicare health plans such as HMOs, PPOs, PFFS, and MSAs.
Mr. Wells is trying to understand the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare
Advantage. What would be a correct description?
A- Medicare Advantage is a way of covering all the Original Medicare benefits through private
health insurance companies.
Mrs. Radford asks whether there are any special eligibility requirements for Medicare Advantage.
What should you tell her?
A- Mrs. Radford must be entitled to Part A and enrolled in Part B to enroll in Medicare
Advantage.
Mr. Castillo, a naturalized citizen, previously enrolled in Medicare Part B but has recently stopped
paying his Part B premium. Mr. Castillo is still covered by Part A. He would like to enroll in a
Medicare Advantage (MA) plan and is still covered by Part A. What should you tell him?
A- He is not eligible to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan until he re-enrolls in Medicare Part
B.
Mrs. Davenport enrolled in a the ABC Medicare Advantage (MA) plan several years ago. Her
doctor recently confirmed a diagnosis of end-stage renal disease (ESRD). What option does Mrs.
Davenport have regarding her MA plan during the next open enrollment season?
A- She may remain in her ABC MA plan and enroll in a Special Needs Plan (SNP) for individuals
suffering from ESRD if one is available in her area.
Daniel is a middle-income Medicare beneficiary. He has chronic bronchitis, putting him at severe
risk for pneumonia. Otherwise, he has no problems functioning. Which type of SNP is likely to be
most appropriate for him?
A- C-SNP
Mr. Sinclair has diabetes and heart trouble and is generally satisfied with the care he has received
under Original Medicare, but he would like to know more about Medicare Advantage Special Needs
Plans (SNPs). What could you tell him?
A- SNPs have special programs for enrollees with chronic conditions, like Mr. Sinclair, and they
provide prescription drug coverage that could be very helpful as well.
Mr. Greco is in excellent health, lives in his own home, and has a sizable income from his investments.
He has a friend enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans (SNP). His friend
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