Question

Mr. Rice is 68, actively working and has coverage for medical services and medications through his employer’s group health plan. He is entitled to premium free Part A and thinking of enrolling in Part B and switching to an MA-PD because he is paying a very large part of his group coverage premium and it does not provide coverage for a number of his medications. Which of the following is NOT a consideration when making the change?

Answer 1

The option that would NOT be considered is:

• Mr. Rice’s retiree plan is required to take him back if, within 63 days of having voluntarily quit the employer’s plan, he decides that he prefers it to his Medicare Part D plan.

What is a Medicare Advantage prescription drug plan (MA-PD)?

A Medicare Advantage prescription drug plan (MA-PD) is a Medicare advantage plan that includes Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.

Prescription drugs are drugs which are prescribed for a patient and which may not be covered by health care insurance schemes such as an  employer’s group health plan.

Therefore, Mr. Rice’s retiree plan is required to take him back if, within 63 days of having voluntarily quit the employer’s plan, he decides that he prefers it to his Medicare Part D plan is the option that would not be considered.

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