AHIP REAL EXAM 170 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS 2024-2025 LATEST VERSION//ALREADY
GRADED A+
Edward IP suffered from serious kidney disease. As a result. Edward became eligible for Medicare
coverage due to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). A close relative donated their kidney and Edward
successfully underwent transplant surgery 12 months ago. Edward is now age 50 and asks you if his
Medicare coverage will continue, what should you say? - CORRECT ANSWER-Individuals eligible for
Medicare based on ESRD generally lose eligibility 36 months after the month in which the individual
receives a kidney transplant unless they are eligible for Medicare on another basis such as age or
disability. Edward may, however, remain enrolled in Part B but solely for coverage of
immunosuppressive drugs if he has no other health care coverage that would cover the drugs.
Mildred Savage enrolled in Allcare Medicare Advantage plan several years ago. Mildred recently learned
that she is suffering from inoperable cancer and has just a few months to live. She would like to spend
these final months in hospice care. Mildred's family asks you whether hospice benefits will be paid for
under the Allcare Medicare Advantage plan. What should you say? - CORRECT ANSWER-Mildred may
remain enrolled in Allcare and make a hospice election. Hospice benefits will be paid for by Original
Medicare under Part A and Allcare will continue to pay for any non-hospice services.
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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-Mr. Diaz will not pay any penalty because he had continuous coverage under his
employer's plan.
Mr. Moy's wife has a Medicare Advantage plan, but he wants to understand what coverage Medicare
Supplemental Insurance provides since his health care needs are different from his wife's needs. What
could you tell Mr. Moy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Medicare Supplemental Insurance would help cover his
Part A and Part B deductibles or coinsurance in Original Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicare as well as
possibly some services that Medicare does not cover.
Mrs. Chen will be 65 soon, has been a citizen for twelve years, has been employed full time, and paid
taxes during that entire period. She is concerned that she will not qualify for coverage under part A
because she was not born in the United States. What should you tell her? - CORRECT ANSWER-Most
individuals who are citizens and age 65 or over are covered under Part A by virtue of having paid
Medicare taxes while working, though some may be covered as a result of paying monthly premiums.
,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? - CORRECT ANSWER-After receiving such disability
payments for 24 months, he will be automatically enrolled in Medicare, regardless of age.
Mr. Xi will soon turn age 65 and has come to you for advice as to what services are provided under
Original Medicare. What should you tell Mr. Xi that best describes the health coverage provided to
Medicare beneficiaries? - CORRECT ANSWER-Beneficiaries under Original Medicare have no cost-sharing
for most preventive services which include immunizations such as annual flu shots.
Mrs. Peňa 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER-She may enroll at any time while she is covered under her employer plan, but she
will have a special eight-month enrollment period after the last month on her employer plan that differs
from the standard general enrollment period, during which she may enroll in Medicare Part B.
Mr. Davis is 52 years old and has recently been diagnosed with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and will
soon begin dialysis. He is wondering if he can obtain coverage under Medicare. What should you tell
him? - CORRECT ANSWER-He may sign-up for Medicare at any time however coverage usually begins on
the fourth month after dialysis treatments start.
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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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.
Ms. Henderson believes that she will qualify for Medicare Coverage when she turns 65, without paying
any premiums, because she has been working for 40 years and paying Medicare taxes. What should you
tell her? - CORRECT ANSWER-To obtain Part B coverage, she must pay a standard monthly premium,
though it is higher for individuals with higher incomes.
, To obtain Part B coverage, she must pay a standard monthly premium, though it is higher for individuals
with higher incomes. - CORRECT ANSWER-Mrs. Gonzalez cannot purchase a Medigap plan that covers
drugs, but she could keep her Medigap policy and enroll in a Part D prescription drug plan.
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? - CORRECT ANSWER-Tell prospect Jerry Smith that he should consider adding a
standalone Part D prescription drug coverage policy to his present coverage.
Ms. Moore plans to retire when she turns 65 in a few months. She is in excellent health and will have
considerable income when she retires. She is concerned that her income will make it impossible for her
to qualify for Medicare. What could you tell her to address her concern? - CORRECT ANSWER-Medicare
is a program for people age 65 or older and those under age 65 with certain disabilities, end-stage renal
disease, and Lou Gehrig's disease so she will be eligible for Medicare.
Mr. Capadona would like to purchase a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan and a Medigap plan to pick up
costs not covered by that plan. What should you tell him? - CORRECT ANSWER-It is illegal for you to sell
Mr. Capadona a Medigap plan if he is enrolled in an MA plan, and besides, Medigap only works with
Original Medicare.
Mrs. Park is an elderly retiree. Mrs. Park has a low fixed income. What could you tell Mrs. Park that
might be of assistance? - CORRECT ANSWER-She should contact her state Medicaid agency to see if she
qualifies for one of several programs that can help with Medicare costs for which she is responsible.
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? - CORRECT ANSWER-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.
Mr. Wu is eligible for Medicare. He has limited financial resources but failed to qualify for the Part D
low-income subsidy. Where might he turn for help with his prescription drug costs? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Mr. Wu may still qualify for help in paying Part D costs through his State Pharmaceutical
Assistance Program.
Shirly Thomas was enrolled in Medicaid during the Public Health Emergency (PHE). This coverage has
recently been terminated due to the end of the PHE. While Shirley was enrolled in Medicaid, she missed
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