Ahip Review Unit 1 Medicare Basics Question 1 and Answers 100% Correct Latest Update

Mr. Buck has several family members who died from different cancers. He wants to know if Medicare
covers cancer screening. What should you tell him?
a. Medicare covers all screening tests that have been approved by the FDA on a frequency determined by
the treating physician.
b. Medicare covers treatments for existing disease, injury, and malformed limbs or body parts. As such, it
does not cover any screening tests and these must be paid for by the beneficiary out-of-pocket.
c. Medicare covers some screening tests that must be performed within the first year after enrollment.
Beyond that point expenses for screening tests are the responsibility of the beneficiary.
d. Medicare covers the periodic performance of a range of screening tests that are meant to provide early
detection of disease. Mr. Buck will need to check specific tests before obtaining them to see if they
will be covered.
Source: Module 1, Slide - Medicare Part B Benefits - Preventive Services and Screenings
Question 2
Mr. Schmidt would like to plan for retirement and has asked you what is covered under Original Feefor- Service (FFS) Medicare? What could you tell him?
a.Part C, which always covers dental and vision services, is covered under Original Medicare.
b.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 are covered under
Original
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regardlessof age.
a.After receiving such disability payments for 24 months, he will be automatically enrolled in
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c.Part A, which covers long-term custodial care services, is covered under Original Medicare.
d.Part D, which covers prescription drug services, is covered under Original Medicare.
Source: Module 1, Slide - Overview of Medicare Benefits and Coverage - Parts A, B, C, and Slide -
Overview of Different Ways to Get Medicare
Question 3
Juan Perez, who is turning age 65 next month, intends to work for several more years at
Smallcap, Incorporated. Smallcap has a workforce of 15 employees and offers employersponsored healthcare coverage. Juan is a naturalized citizen and has contributed to the Medicare
system for over 20 years. Juan asks you if he will be entitled to Medicare and if he enrolls how
that will impact his employer- sponsored healthcare coverage. How would you respond?
a.Juan is likely to be ineligible for Medicare since he was born outside the United States and has only
contributed to the Medicare system for 20 years.