Section 1: Introduction To Medicare Part A
This quiz is to test your knowledge of Section 1: Introduction to Medicare Part A in the SHIBA Volunteer Training Program manual.
- 1.
Is someone eligible for Medicare who is age 65 or over and gets Social Security benefits due to the record of a spouse?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
Please see page 4 of Section 1 in the SHIBA Volunteer Training Program manual.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How long must a person receive Social Security disability benefits before being eligible for Medicare?
- A.
36 months (in most cases)
- B.
72 months (in most cases)
- C.
12 months (in most cases)
- D.
24 months (in most cases)
Correct Answer
D. 24 months (in most cases)Explanation
Please see page 5 of Section 1 in the SHIBA Volunteer Training Program manual.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which beneficiaries are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A?
- A.
People entitled to and receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement cash benefits through early retirement, upon turning 65
- B.
People receiving Social Security benefits due to disability, after 24 months
- C.
Federal retirees who retired after 1982
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the aboveExplanation
Please see page 5 of Section 1 in the SHIBA Volunteer Training Program manual.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Who must apply for Medicare Part A? More than one answer exists.
- A.
Those eligible but not receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement cash benefits upon turning 65
- B.
Voluntary enrollees 65 and older who do not have 40 quarters of Social Security work credits
- C.
Some government employees not receiving or eligible to receive cash benefits
- D.
People with ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease)
- E.
Disabled persons who lost Medicare benefits due to having too much income
Correct Answer(s)
A. Those eligible but not receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement cash benefits upon turning 65
B. Voluntary enrollees 65 and older who do not have 40 quarters of Social Security work credits
C. Some government employees not receiving or eligible to receive cash benefits
D. People with ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease)
E. Disabled persons who lost Medicare benefits due to having too much incomeExplanation
Please see page 6 of Section 1 in the SHIBA Volunteer Training Program manual.Rate this question:
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- 5.
When is the initial enrollment period?
- A.
A nine month period surrounding the 65th birthday; 4 months before, the month of, and 4 months after
- B.
A five month period surrounding the 65th birthday; 2 months before, the month of, and 2 months after
- C.
A seven month period surrounding the 65th birthday; 3 months before, the month of, and 3 months after
- D.
A three month period surrounding the 65th birthday; 1 month before, the month of, and 1 month after
Correct Answer
C. A seven month period surrounding the 65th birthday; 3 months before, the month of, and 3 months afterExplanation
Please see page 7 of Section 1 in the SHIBA Volunteer Training Program manual.Rate this question:
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- 6.
When does coverage begin if the beneficiary enrolls during the months before his/her 65th birthday?
- A.
The month s/he signs up
- B.
On the first day of the birthday month when the person turns 65
- C.
On the first day of the month following the end of the person's initial enrollment period
Correct Answer
B. On the first day of the birthday month when the person turns 65Explanation
Please see page 7 of Section 1 in the SHIBA Volunteer Training Program manual.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A benefit period begins on the first day a beneficiary receives hospital care and ends after the person has been out of the hospital or Skilled Nursing Facility for ____ consecutive days.
Correct Answer
60
sixty
SixtyExplanation
Please see page 10 of Section 1 in the SHIBA Volunteer Training Program manual.Rate this question:
- 8.
What health services are covered under Medicare Part A?
- A.
Inpatient hospital stays
- B.
Skilled Nursing Facility care
- C.
Home health care
- D.
Hospice care
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
Please see page 11 of Section 1 in the SHIBA Volunteer Training Program manual.Rate this question:
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- 9.
The fiscal intermediary that processes Medicare Part A hospital claims for Oregon is _______________.
Correct Answer
Noridian
noridianExplanation
Please see page 22 of Section 1 in the SHIBA Volunteer Training Program manual.Rate this question:
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