Medicare Fundamentals Quiz

Test your knowledge with 15 questions on Medicare basics including eligibility, coverage, and parts. Learn about Medicare Part A, B, C, D, Medigap, and more.

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Which of the following is not a part of Medicare?

Part A

Part B

Part C

Part D

What type of coverage does Medicare Part A provide?

Hospital insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Outpatient services

Vision and dental care

Which government agency oversees the Medicare program?

Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Department of Defense (DoD)

Which of the following is not covered by Medicare?

Ambulance services

Physical therapy

Cosmetic surgery

Mental health services

What is the purpose of Medicare Part B?

To cover prescription drugs

To provide hospital insurance

To cover outpatient services and preventive care

To provide long-term care

What is the eligibility age to enroll in Medicare?

Which part of Medicare covers prescription drugs?

Part A

Part B

Part C

Part D

What does Medicare Advantage (Part C) offer?

It provides additional benefits beyond Original Medicare

It covers only hospital stays

It is a separate prescription drug plan

It is available only to Medicaid recipients

What is Medigap?

A supplemental insurance policy that helps cover costs not covered by Original Medicare

A type of prescription drug plan

A government-funded program for low-income individuals

An alternative to Medicare Part D

#10

Which of the following individuals is automatically enrolled in Medicare at age 65?

John, who is currently receiving Social Security benefits

Sarah, who plans to continue working full-time past age 65

Michael, who is a U.S. citizen but lives abroad

Emily, who has private health insurance through her employer

#11

What is the 'donut hole' in Medicare Part D?

A coverage gap for prescription drugs

A special enrollment period

An annual deductible

A preventive care benefit

#12

When can you enroll in Medicare Part B without penalty?

During the Initial Enrollment Period (IEP)

Only if you are still working at age 70

Anytime after age 65

There is always a penalty for late enrollment

#13

Which Medicare program provides coverage for individuals with end-stage renal disease (ESRD)?

Medicare Part A

Medicare Part B

Medicare Advantage (Part C)

All of the above

#14

What is the Medicare Part D 'catastrophic coverage' threshold?

$2,000

$3,000

$5,000

$6,550

#15

What is the difference between Medicare and Medicaid?

Medicare covers healthcare for low-income individuals, while Medicaid covers healthcare for seniors

Medicare is a federal program, while Medicaid is state-run

Medicare covers long-term care, while Medicaid does not

There is no difference; the terms are used interchangeably