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SHIBA Volunteer Training Program - Section 1
Section 1: Introduction to Medicare Part A

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Section 1: Introduction to Medicare Part A Questions
1. Is someone eligible for Medicare who is age 65 or over and gets Social Security benefits due to the record of spouse?


2. How long must a person receive Social Security disability benefits before they are eligible for Medicare?


3. Who determines eligibility for Medicare?


4. Which beneficiaries are automatically enrolled in Part A?

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b.

c.
5. Who must apply for Medicare Part A?

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.
6. When is the initial enrollment period?


7. When does coverage begin if the beneficiary enrolls during the first three months of the initial enrollment period?


8. When does a benefit period begin and end?


9. What are four types of health services covered under Medicare Part A?

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2.

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4.
10. Who is the fiscal intermediary that processes Medicare Part A hospital claims for Oregon?


                 

 
Page updated: May 07, 2008

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