Mr. Ziegler is… Mr. Ziegler is turning 65 next month and has asked you what he can do, and when he must do it, with respect to enrolling in Part D. What could you tell him? He is currently in the Part D Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) and, during this time, he may make one … Read more
One of your… One of your colleagues argues that it is better to focus your time and energy exclusively in neighborhoods with single-family homes. He further argues that their older owners are more likely to have higher incomes and purchase the Medicare Advantage products you represent compared to those living in apartment complexes. How should … Read more
Noting the correct… Noting the correct enrollment period on enrollment applications helps in preventing delayed enrollment processing. True
Mrs. Valentino is… Mrs. Valentino is currently enrolled in a Medicare Cost plan. This plan is no longer meeting her needs, but it is now mid-year and past the annual election period (AEP). What would you say to Mrs. Valentino regarding her options? Mrs. Valentino can submit a written request to Medicare to be disenrolled … Read more
Mrs. Roswell is… Mrs. Roswell is a new Medicare beneficiary who has just retired from retail work. She is interested in selecting a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. She takes a number of medications and is concerned that she has not been able to identify a plan that covers all of her medications. She … Read more
Mr. Shapiro gets….. Mr. Shapiro gets by on a very small fixed income. He has heard there may be extra help paying for Part D prescription drugs for Medicare beneficiaries with limited income. He wants to know whether he might qualify. What should you tell him? The extra help is available to beneficiaries whose income … Read more
Mrs. Fiore was…. Mrs. Fiore was in the Army for 35 years and is now retired. She has drug coverage through the VA. What issues might she consider with regard to whether to enroll in a Medicare prescription drug plan? She could compare the coverage to see if the Medicare Part D plan offers better … Read more
