Medicare Enrollment and Special Election Periods Quiz
Test your knowledge on Medicare enrollment periods, penalties, and special election periods with this quiz. Find out when you can enroll and make changes to your Medicare coverage.
During which month does the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for Medicare occur?
January
March
September
October
#3
During which period can individuals enroll in or make changes to their Medicare Advantage or Medicare prescription drug coverage?
Open Enrollment Period (OEP)
General Enrollment Period (GEP)
Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)
Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP)
#4
What is the initial enrollment period for Medicare?
3 months before turning 65, the month of turning 65, and 3 months after turning 65
6 months before turning 65, the month of turning 65, and 6 months after turning 65
1 month before turning 65 and 1 month after turning 65
The month of turning 65 and 1 month after turning 65
#5
What is the penalty for late enrollment in Medicare Part B?
5% increase in premium for every year of delay
10% increase in premium for every year of delay
20% increase in premium for every year of delay
There is no penalty for late enrollment
#6
What is a Special Enrollment Period (SEP) in Medicare?
A period during which individuals can enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan
A period during which individuals can change their Medicare Advantage plan
A period during which individuals can enroll in or make changes to their Medicare coverage outside of the initial enrollment period or other specific enrollment periods
A period during which individuals can enroll in a Medigap plan
#7
What is the Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period (MA OEP)?
A period during which individuals can enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan for the first time
A period during which individuals can switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan or vice versa
A period during which individuals can change their Medicare Advantage plan or return to Original Medicare
A period during which individuals can enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan if they missed their initial enrollment period
#8
What is the purpose of the Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period (MADP)?
To allow individuals to disenroll from a Medicare Advantage plan and return to Original Medicare
To allow individuals to switch from Original Medicare to a Medicare Advantage plan
To allow individuals to switch from one Medicare Advantage plan to another
To allow individuals to enroll in a Medicare Advantage plan for the first time
#9
Which of the following is NOT a Medicare enrollment period?