This quiz is to test your knowledge of Section 1: Introduction to Medicare Part A in the SHIBA Volunteer Training Program manual.
Yes
No
36 months (in most cases)
72 months (in most cases)
12 months (in most cases)
24 months (in most cases)
People entitled to and receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement cash benefits through early retirement, upon turning 65
People receiving Social Security benefits due to disability, after 24 months
Federal retirees who retired after 1982
All of the above
Those eligible but not receiving Social Security or Railroad Retirement cash benefits upon turning 65
Voluntary enrollees 65 and older who do not have 40 quarters of Social Security work credits
Some government employees not receiving or eligible to receive cash benefits
People with ESRD (End Stage Renal Disease)
Disabled persons who lost Medicare benefits due to having too much income
A nine month period surrounding the 65th birthday; 4 months before, the month of, and 4 months after
A five month period surrounding the 65th birthday; 2 months before, the month of, and 2 months after
A seven month period surrounding the 65th birthday; 3 months before, the month of, and 3 months after
A three month period surrounding the 65th birthday; 1 month before, the month of, and 1 month after
The month s/he signs up
On the first day of the birthday month when the person turns 65
On the first day of the month following the end of the person's initial enrollment period
Inpatient hospital stays
Skilled Nursing Facility care
Home health care
Hospice care
All of the above
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