AHIP Test 6

 

BestCare Health Plan has received a request from a state insurance department in connection with the investigation of several marketing representatives licensed by the state who sell Medicare Advantage plans. What action(s) should BestCare take in response?

b.
Cooperate with the state and supply requested information.

 

Question 2

Mr. Lynn, an agent for Acme Insurance, Inc. thinks that, since state laws are preempted concerning the marketing of Medicare health plans, he doesn’t have much to worry about. What might you, as his colleague, advise him concerning the type of scrutiny he will be under?

c.
Organizations sponsoring Medicare health plans are responsible for the behavior of their contracted representatives and will be conducting monitoring activities to ensure compliance with all applicable federal law and guidance and plan policies. Furthermore, state agent licensure laws are not preempted and he must abide by their requirements.

Question 3

Your colleague works at a third-party marketing organization (TMO) and she said she did not need to take the Medicare training for brokers and agents or pass a test to market Medicare plans since her contract is with the TMO, not the plans that have the products she sells. What could you say to her?

b.
You could tell her she is wrong, and that only agents selling employer/union group plans are permitted an exemption from testing, but some employer/union group plans may require testing to promote agent compliance with CMS marketing requirements.

Question 4

You plan to participate in an educational event sponsored by a large regional health care system. One of your colleagues suggests that you do a presentation on one of the Medicare Health plans you market and modify it to include information about preventive screening tests showcased at the event. How should you respond to your colleague’s suggestion?

c.
You should tell your colleague no, because participation in an educational event may not include a sales presentation.

Question 5

During a sales presentation to Ms. Daley for a Medicare Advantage plan that has a 5-star rating in customer service and care coordination, and received an overall plan performance rating of a 4-star, which of the following would be the best statement to say to her?

c.
The Medicare Advantage plan received a 5-star rating in customer service and care coordination with an overall performance rating of 4-stars.

Question 6

While making an appointment to discuss Medicare Advantage (MA) and Part D plans with a potential enrollee, you are asked to describe other types of insurance products that your client might wish to purchase. What additional types of insurance can you present during the MA and Part D marketing appointment?

c.
You can present only health care related lines of business but must obtain the beneficiary’s permission to do so before the presentation occurs and document that you have obtained that permission.

Question 7

Alice is a marketing representative employed by a health plan. Betty is a captive agent of a health plan who markets to multiple plans and sponsors. Carl is a captive agent who markets to only one plan/sponsor. Denise is an independent agent who markets to different types of groups. Edward is an independent agent who markets only to employer and union groups. CMS marketing representative compensation rules generally apply to:

d.
Betty and Denise, but not Alice (the employee) or Carl or Edward (to whom exceptions apply).

Question 8

You are scheduled to give a sales presentation at a local senior center at which a drawing will be held for a prize. At the beginning of the presentation, which of the following must you do?

d.
Clearly state that no obligation exists to enroll if a gift or prize is being offered.

 

Question 9

Monica is an agent focused on serving seniors eligible for Medicare. As she reviews her records, she is trying to determine which of the following items are considered compensation. What do you tell her?
I. Commissions

II. Bonuses

III. Mileage reimbursement

IV. Awards

 

d.
I, II and IV only

 

Question 10

By contacting plans available in your area, you have learned that the plan you represent has a significantly lower monthly premium than the others. Furthermore, you see that the plan you represent has a unique benefits package. What should you do to make sure your clients know about these pieces of information?

c.
You may make comparisons between plans if you can support them by studies or statistical data and such comparisons are factually based.

 

Question 11

You are mailing invitations to new Medicare beneficiaries for a marketing event. You want an idea of how many people to expect, so you would like to request RSVPs. What should you keep in mind?

b.
You may request RSVPs, but you are not permitted to require contact information.

 

Question 12

You have set up an appointment for an in-home sales presentation with Mrs. Fernandez, who expressed interest in the Medicare plans you represent. In preparation for the sales presentation, what must you do?

a.
Before conducting the presentation, obtain, and document having obtained her permission to visit, along with her interest in the specific products you will present.

Question 13

Mr. Edwards, a marketing representative of the ACME Insurance Company, scheduled a marketing event and expects about 40 people to attend. He has hired a magician for $200 to entertain attendees. Can he do this in a way that complies with guidance from the Medicare agency?

d.
He can do this because the estimated number of attendees is based on the venue size and response rate and the value of the gift does not exceed $15.

Question 14

If you are to comply with Medicare’s guidance regarding educational events, which of the following would be acceptable activities?

 

b. You may distribute business cards to individuals who request information on how to contact you for further details on the plan(s) you represent.