Which of the… Which of the following is/are the benefits of the Appointment Verification Line (AVL) via a phone call with the beneficiary? (Select all that apply)   AVL telephonically records SOA via a phone call with the beneficiary Records and saves the Scope of Appointment (SOA) per CMS regulations via a live agent speaking … Read more

Mr. Castillo, a… Mr. Castillo, a naturalized citizen, previously enrolled in Medicare Part B but has recently stopped paying his Part B premium. Mr. Castillo is still covered by Part A. He would like to enroll in a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan and is still covered by Part A. What should you tell him? He … Read more

Mr. Xi will… Mr. Xi will soon turn age 65 and has come to you for advice as to what services are provided under Original Medicare. What should you tell Mr. Xi that best describes the health coverage provided to Medicare beneficiaries? Beneficiaries under Original Medicare have no cost-sharing for most preventive services which include … Read more

Mr. Schmidt would… Mr. Schmidt would like to plan for retirement and has asked you what is covered under Original Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicare? What could you tell him? Part A, which covers hospital, skilled nursing facility, hospice, and home health services and Part B, which covers professional services such as those provided by a doctor … Read more

Mr. Greco is in… 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 … Read more

Mrs. Wang wants to know generally how the benefits under Original Medicare might compare to the benefits package of a Medicare Advantage Plan before she starts looking at specific plans. What could you tell her? a. Medicare Advantage Plans are not permitted to offer any benefits beyond those available under the Original Medicare program and … Read more

Mrs. Chen will… Mrs. Chen will be 65 soon, has been a citizen for twelve years, has been employed full time, and paid taxes during that entire period. She is concerned that she will not qualify for coverage under part A because she was not born in the United States. What should you tell her? … Read more