Medicare Basics and Eligibility Flashcards
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At what age are most Americans first eligible to enroll in Medicare?
Answer: 65
Most Americans become eligible for Medicare at age 65.
Which Medicare part covers inpatient hospital stays and skilled nursing facility care?
Answer: Part A
Medicare Part A is hospital insurance that covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice, and some home health care.
What is the standard enrollment period for Medicare when a person turns 65?
Answer: 7-month Initial Enrollment Period
The Initial Enrollment Period (IEP) is a 7-month window: 3 months before, the month of, and 3 months after the 65th birthday.
A person under 65 may qualify for Medicare if they have received Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) for how long?
Answer: 24 months
Individuals under 65 who have received SSDI for 24 months automatically become eligible for Medicare.
Which of the following conditions automatically qualifies a person for Medicare regardless of age?
Answer: End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) qualifies a person for Medicare at any age.
What does Medicare Part B primarily cover?
Answer: Outpatient medical services and preventive care
Medicare Part B covers outpatient services, physician visits, preventive care, and medically necessary services.