#1
What is the minimum age requirement for Medicare eligibility in the United States?
55 years old
60 years old
65 years old
70 years old
#2
Which part of Medicare covers hospital stays and inpatient care?
Medicare Part A
Medicare Part B
Medicare Part C
Medicare Part D
#3
Which of the following services is typically covered by Medicare Part B?
Hospital stays
Doctor visits
Prescription drugs
Nursing home care
#4
During which month does the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) for Medicare Advantage and Medicare prescription drug coverage take place?
January
February
October
December
#5
Which government agency administers the Medicare program?
Social Security Administration (SSA)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
#6
What is the purpose of Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage?
To provide coverage for prescription drugs
To offer additional benefits beyond Original Medicare
To cover hospital stays and inpatient care
To provide coverage for long-term care
#7
What does Medigap insurance primarily cover?
Prescription drugs
Dental care
Costs not covered by Medicare
Vision care
#8
Which enrollment period allows individuals to join, switch, or drop a Medicare Advantage Plan?
Initial Enrollment Period (IEP)
Open Enrollment Period (OEP)
Special Enrollment Period (SEP)
General Enrollment Period (GEP)
#9
What is the penalty for late enrollment in Medicare Part B?
5% of premium for each year of delay
10% of premium for each year of delay
15% of premium for each year of delay
20% of premium for each year of delay
#10
Which Medicare program offers coverage for prescription drugs?
Medicare Part A
Medicare Part B
Medicare Part C
Medicare Part D
#11
Which of the following is true regarding Medicare Supplement plans (Medigap)?
They provide prescription drug coverage
They are sold by private insurance companies
They are part of Original Medicare
They are available only to low-income individuals
#12
What is the main purpose of the Special Enrollment Period (SEP) in Medicare?
To allow individuals to enroll in Medicare for the first time
To provide coverage for dental care
To allow individuals to make changes to their Medicare coverage outside of the usual enrollment periods
To provide coverage for vision care
#13
What is the income-related monthly adjustment amount (IRMAA) for higher-income Medicare beneficiaries?
Additional premium paid for Medicare Part B and Part D
A deductible for Medicare Part A
A subsidy for Medicare Part C
A discount for Medigap plans
#14
What is the 'Welcome to Medicare' preventive visit?
A visit to a specialist
A comprehensive health check-up within the first 6 months of enrolling in Medicare Part B
A one-time enrollment appointment with a Medicare representative
A visit to a physical therapist
#15
What is the 'donut hole' in Medicare Part D coverage?
A gap in prescription drug coverage where beneficiaries pay higher out-of-pocket costs
A period during which individuals can enroll in Medicare Part D
A coverage limit for certain types of prescription drugs
A term used to describe the coverage gap in Medicare Part A
#16
What is the difference between Medicare Advantage and Medigap?
Medicare Advantage is managed by private insurance companies, while Medigap is a government-run program.
Medicare Advantage provides additional benefits beyond Original Medicare, while Medigap fills in the gaps of Original Medicare coverage.
Medicare Advantage is only available to low-income individuals, while Medigap is available to all Medicare beneficiaries.
Medicare Advantage covers prescription drugs, while Medigap does not.
#17
What is the purpose of the Medicare Improvement for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA)?
To provide additional benefits to Medicare Advantage beneficiaries
To expand coverage for prescription drugs under Medicare Part D
To improve access to healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries
To increase premiums for higher-income Medicare beneficiaries