CSA Certified Senior Advisor Medicare and Medicaid for Seniors Questions and Answers

Question 1

Medicare Part A primarily covers:

Accepted Answer

Inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facility care, hospice, and some home health

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Outpatient physician visits and preventive services

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Prescription drug coverage

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Medicare Advantage plans

Question 2

What is the primary eligibility age for Medicare in the United States?

Accepted Answer

65

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62

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67

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70

Question 3

Medicare Part B covers all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

Inpatient hospital stays

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Doctor visits

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Outpatient surgery

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Preventive screenings

Question 4

Which Medicare part provides prescription drug coverage?

Accepted Answer

Part D

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Part A

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Part B

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Part C

Question 5

What is Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage)?

Accepted Answer

An alternative to Original Medicare offered by private insurers that bundles Parts A, B, and usually D

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Supplemental coverage that fills Original Medicare's gaps

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A special program for low-income beneficiaries

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Coverage for skilled nursing facility stays only

Question 6

Medicaid eligibility is primarily based on:

Accepted Answer

Income and asset levels

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Age alone

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Prior Medicare enrollment

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Employment status