Medicare Insurance Coverage Quiz

Test your knowledge on Medicare with questions about eligibility, coverage, enrollment, and penalties. Get insights into Medicare Parts A, B, C, and D.

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What is the eligibility age for Medicare?

Which part of Medicare covers hospital stays?

Part A

Part B

Part C

Part D

What does Medicare Part B primarily cover?

Hospital stays

Doctor visits and outpatient services

Prescription drugs

Nursing home care

Which of the following is NOT a requirement for Medicare eligibility?

Being a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Having worked and paid Medicare taxes for at least 10 years

Having End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)

Being 65 years or older

What is the initial enrollment period for Medicare?

6 months before turning 65 to 6 months after

3 months before turning 65 to 3 months after

1 month before turning 65 to 1 month after

3 months before turning 65 to 9 months after

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

Coverage gap in prescription drug coverage

Gap in hospital coverage

Coverage gap in preventive care

Gap in outpatient services coverage

Which government agency administers Medicare?

Social Security Administration

Internal Revenue Service

Department of Health and Human Services

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

What does Medicare Part D primarily cover?

Hospital stays

Doctor visits and outpatient services

Prescription drugs

Nursing home care

What is the income-based program that helps lower-income beneficiaries with Medicare costs called?

Medicare Part D Extra Help

Medicare Savings Program

Medicare Advantage Extra Support

Medicare Low-Income Subsidy

#10

What is the maximum number of months that one can delay enrolling in Medicare without facing a penalty?

3 months

6 months

9 months

12 months

#11

What is Medicare Part C also known as?

Medicare Advantage

Medicare Supplement

Medicare-Medicaid Plan

Medicare Prescription Drug Plan

#12

Which part of Medicare covers prescription drug coverage?

Part A

Part B

Part C

Part D

#13

What is the 'Medigap' insurance policy designed to do?

Provide coverage for prescription drugs

Fill in gaps in Original Medicare coverage

Cover all medical expenses not covered by Medicare

Provide coverage for long-term care

#14

What is the income threshold for Medicare's high-income surcharge in 2024?

$85,000 for individuals and $170,000 for couples

$90,000 for individuals and $180,000 for couples

$100,000 for individuals and $200,000 for couples

$110,000 for individuals and $220,000 for couples

#15

What is the Medicare Annual Enrollment Period (AEP)?

The period when Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their coverage

An annual physical exam covered by Medicare

A period when Medicare premiums are adjusted based on income

The period when Medicare Part A coverage begins