Which of the following statement is correct about Medicare Savings Account (MSA) Plans? I. MSAs may have not have a network or may have a full or partial network of providers. II. MSA plans must cover preventive services that have no cost sharing before the enrollee has met the deductible. III. An individual who is … Read more
Mrs. Lyons is in good health, uses a single prescription, and lives independently in her own home. She is attracted by the idea of maintaining control over a Medical Savings Account (MSA), but is not sure if the plan associated with the account will fit her needs. What specific piece of information about a Medicare … Read more
Dr. Elizabeth Brennan does not contract with the PFFS plan but accepts the plan’s terms and conditions for payment. Mary Rodgers sees Dr. Brennan for treatment. How much may Dr. Brennan charge? b. Dr. Brennan can charge Mary Rogers no more than the cost sharing specified in the PFFS plan’s terms and condition of payment … Read more
Mr. McTaggert notes that a Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan available in his area has an attractive premium. He wants to know what makes them different from an HMO or a PPO. What should you tell him? d. Enrollees in a PFFS plan can obtain care from any provider in the U.S. who accepts Original Medicare, … Read more
Mrs. Lee is discussing with you the possibility of enrolling in a Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan. As part of that discussion, what should you be sure to tell her? b. PFFS plans may choose to offer Part D benefits but are not required to do so. Correct
Mr. Gomez notes that a Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plan available in his area has an attractive premium. He wants to know if he must use doctors in a network like his current HMO plan requires him to do. What should you tell him? a. He may receive health care services from any doctor allowed to … Read more
Mr. Greco is in excellent health, lives in his own home, and has a sizeable income from his investments. He has a friend enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plan (SNP). His friend has mentioned that the SNP charges very low cost-sharing amounts and Mr. Greco would like to join that plan. What should … Read more
