Ahip fwa assessment - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

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...

Mrs. Turner is comparing her employer's retiree insurance to Original Medicare and would like to know which of the following services Original Medicare will cover if the appropriate criteria are met? What could you tell her? Original Medicare covers ambulance services. Mr. Singh would like drug coverage but does not want to be enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan. What should you tell him? Mr. Singh can enroll in a stand-alone prescription drug plan and continue to be covered for Part...

A person comes to your pharmacy to drop off a prescription for a beneficiary who is a "regular" customer. The prescription is for a controlled substance with a quantity of 160. This beneficiary normally receives a quantity of 60, not 160. You review the prescription and have concerns about possible forgery. What is your next step? Call the prescriber to verify the quantity Your job is to submit a risk diagnosis to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for the purpose of p...