Other Coverage

What is Medicaid? (select all that apply)

• government-funded health insurance program that provides free or low-cost health coverage

• A federal health insurance program for people who are 65 or older and certain younger people with disabilities.

• A program that encourages individuals and families to remain unemployed or in low wage jobs in order to keep their free benefits

• A program that historically only covered children, pregnant people, seniors, and people with disabilities

When can someone apply for Medicaid?

• One does not apply for Medicaid, Medicaid applies for you

• Anytime

• During Open Enrollment

• Only during a special enrollment

What is the Medicaid Gap?

• The "coverage gap" that results from state decisions not to expand Medicaid

• A gap in coverage for Medicaid eligible folks

• When an individuals income is above Medicaid eligibility but below the limit for Marketplace tax credits

• A plan that covers the 20% gap in Medicare

What can we offer to consumers that fall into the Medicaid Gap? (select all that apply)

• We can send an email with resources such as medication or local clinics

• Advice on how to spend their money more effectively in order to afford full price plans

• If no access to an email or computer can can give them address and phone numbers to local clinics

Where will you find information on whether a Medicaid program counts as Minimum Essential Coverage (select all that apply)

• On healthcare.gov

• In the Medicaid folder on our bookmarks

What are the most common eligible immigration statuses we will encounter? (select all that apply)

• Individual with Non-immigrant Status (valid Visa)

• Permanent Resident

• Visitors Visa

• Naturalized/Derived US Citizen

What is Medicare?

• A federal program run by the state for low income individuals and families

• A federal program for over 65 and some disabled folks

• A program for individuals and families to continue employer coverage

• A universal health program

A consumer is enrolled in Medicare Part A but has to pay a monthly premium, they are not enrolled in part B. Are they eligible to purchase a plan from the marketplace instead?

• Yes, they qualify due to part A not being free

• No, they have to cancel part A first

• Yes, but they need Part B

• No, if they are enrolled in any part of Medicare they cannot enroll; they should contact social security for more options

Who do we send Medicare consumers if they call into the consumer support line?

• Medicare Team

• CMS

• Medicare.gov

• A Supervisor

When can you enroll someone who is over 65 into individual and family plans on the marketplace?

• If they are not enrolled in Medicare and are not eligible for Free Part A

• If they are adamant about getting a lower price

• If they don't like the network

• If their Part B doesn't start until July