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Verify licensing status and investor complaints about registered securities firms and brokers by searching FINRA’s BrokerCheck at https://brokercheck.finra.org.
Search https://www.investor.gov/ for an investment professional’s background and registration status, including certain disciplinary actions.
Find your state securities regulator at www.nasaa.org to access extensive employment, disciplinary and registration information about a broker or investment advisor.
Check out commodities, futures or foreign exchange dealers at www.nfa.futures.org/basicnet.
Use the SEC’s Edgar database to research securities at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml.
Research bond offerings on FINRA’s Market Data Center at
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D. All these red flags should prompt concern
Unusually high rates of return typically indicate a high-risk investment. Investigate all risk-free promises; legitimate investments aren’t guaranteed against loss. Pushing to “invest now” is a high-pressure tactic used to get money before investors can change their minds or seek more information.
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B. Probably pass, because there’s no such thing as a “free” lunch
Some financial seminars are legitimate.
But a year-long probe by federal and state regulators of 110 securities firms and branch offices offering free-lunch seminars found that 100% of them were instead sales presentations; 50% featured exaggerated or misleading claims; and 36% involved either unsuitable or fraudulent recommendations. Investment advice seminars prompt the most complaints to federal consumer watchdogs than any other type of investment-related fraud.
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Sign up and enjoy, because your club has a good reputation when it comes to sponsoring events
True or false? Medicare enrollment is simply automatic for everyone once they turn 65.
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Probably pass, because there’s no such thing as a “free” lunch
B
Consider it as a way to swap investing ideas among golf buddies
C
Risk-free and guaranteed against loss
B
Must invest now to get best deal
C
High rate of return
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All of the above
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If you’re already getting benefits from Social Security, you will be automatically enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B starting the first day of the month you turn 65. If you haven’t yet claimed Social Security, enrollment in Medicare isn’t automatic, and you’ll have to take action to sign up. When you’re first eligible for Medicare, you have a seven-month enrollment period to sign up for Part A and/or Part B that begins three months before the month you turn 65.
Most people should enroll in Part A when they’re first eligible, but some people may choose to delay Part B. (See next question). If neither you nor your spouse has health coverage through a current employer, you should sign up for both Parts A and B.
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It might be legitimate, why not investigate?
B
Yes, it’s a scam
A
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The correct answer is...
Whenever you hear or read the term “prime bank,” watch out. This is one of the oldest scams in the book. Criminals go to great lengths to make their pitches sound legitimate. They sometimes claim that regulatory officials would deny knowledge of such financial instruments, according to the SEC. The reality is these financial instruments don't exist.
A. Yes, it's a scam
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A single man near retirement age who’s expecting pension income
B
A widowed, elderly woman reliant on Social Security income
C
A single, middle-aged woman with a college education and a high income
A
A married, middle-aged man with college-level education and a moderate income
D
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Contrary to popular belief, investment victims tend to be male, married, have some college education and make $50,000 or more, according to the AARP Foundation National Fraud Victim Study.
D. A married, middle-aged man with college-level education and a moderate income
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No, the broker’s probably just busy and hasn’t had a chance to follow up with the paperwork
B
Yes, because this might be an illegal pitch for unregistered securities
A
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The reciprocity tactic
B
A normal, give-and-take negotiation
C
A great deal
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Reciprocity is a frequent persuasion tactic used by investment fraudsters. The idea is to make you feel obliged to return a favor by offering you a gift or other incentive in the hopes of landing a big payoff.
B. The reciprocity tactic
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A pump and dump scheme
B
Phantom riches
A
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Pump and dump stock scams typically involve smaller, unknown companies, and their goal is to deceptively inflate the price of a stock through false and misleading hype – which creates fake demand. If investors buy in, the price jumps until the fraudsters dump their shares by selling them at peak prices. After the hype ends, the price falls dramatically – often leaving the unknowing investors with worthless stock.
B. A pump and dump scheme
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Investor fraud routinely follows on the heels of natural disasters, according to FINRA. Although some communication you may receive could be true, much of it could simply be exploiting weather events to hype questionable opportunities. FINRA cautions investors to be wary of sky-high price targets or claims of super-fast growth, and to be skeptical of facts or sources bolstering claims of a potential price run-up. Mentions of contracts with federal agencies or well-known companies are red flags. Don’t be swayed when everyday corporate developments, such as contracting with a supplier, are presented as major events.
B. Continue to ignore the unsolicited pitches based on your suspicions that the claims are inflated
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B. Continue to ignore the unsolicited pitches based on your suspicions that the claims are inflated
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Every year during hurricane season, you get a few texts and emails touting stocks associated with clean-up, rebuilding and natural disaster technology. The potential sounds solid – with major companies and federal government agencies mentioned prominently. You think it over and decide to:
Continue to ignore the unsolicited pitches based on your suspicions that the claims are inflated
B
Consider taking a chance on what may be a one-time opportunity
A
Keeping up with the Joneses
B
Social consensus
A
“I’ve looked it over and honestly, everyone’s getting in on this one. You know Carrie and Craig from church? They’ve invested.”
This is an example of:
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Con artists will often use the social con-sensus tactic to commit affinity fraud.
It relies on the fact that some people are more likely to invest in something if others they know and trust are doing it. Affinity fraud often targets members of the same religious or professional group. By leading you to believe that other savvy investors
and friends are already on board, fraudsters try to persuade you into handing over your funds, too.
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C
D. A married, middle-aged man with college-level education and a moderate income
A. Yes, because this might be an illegal pitch for unregistered securities
An opportunity to get in on the alternative energy market
C
B. A pump and dump scheme
Start by browsing the official Medicare site, Medicare.gov and its “Get started with Medicare” section.
Read the “Medicare & You” handbook — updated annually and available to download in a number of formats, at Medicare.gov/medicare-and-you.
Get help navigating Medicare choices with free personalized resources and unbiased guidance through the State Health Insurance Assistance Program in your area, at Shiptacenter.org.
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With a few exceptions, securities must be registered with regulators before being offered to the public. In the case of a stock or mutual fund, that registration will include documentation called a prospectus; for bonds, it will include an offering circular
or statement. Both will have important information about the risks of the in-vestment and the financial health of
the issuer. If your broker doesn’t send
the information, look for it in the SEC’s electronic database, called EDGAR, at https://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml.
For bonds, check the bonds section
of FINRA’s Market Data Center, at finramarkets.morningstar.com/BondCenter.
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Financial Fraud and Fraud Susceptibility in the United States, FINRA Investor Education Foundation, September 2013.
Report of Examinations of Securities Firms Providing “Free Lunch” Sales Seminars, SEC, NASAA and FINRA, 2007.
Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book, Federal Trade Commission, 2018.
National Fraud Victim Study, AARP Foundation, 2011.
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Unusually high rates of return typically indicate a high-risk investment. Investigate all risk-free promises; legitimate investments aren’t guaranteed against loss. Pushing to “invest now” is a high-pressure tactic used to get money before investors can change their minds or seek more information.
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Some financial seminars are legitimate. But a year-long probe
by federal and state regulators of 110 securities firms and branch offices offering free-lunch seminars found that 100% of them were instead sales presentations; 50% featured ex-aggerated or misleading claims;
and 36% involved either unsuitable
or fraudulent recommendations. Investment advice seminars prompt the most complaints to federal consumer watchdogs than any other type of investment-related fraud.
B. Probably pass, because there’s no such thing as a “free” lunch
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Whenever you hear or read the term “prime bank,” watch out.
This is one of the oldest scams in the book. Criminals go to great lengths to make their pitches sound legitimate. They sometimes claim that regulatory officials would deny knowledge of such financial instruments, according to the SEC. The reality is these financial instruments don't exist.
Investor fraud routinely follows on the heels of natural disasters, according to FINRA. Although some communication you may receive could be true, much of it could simply be exploiting weather events to hype questionable opportunities. FINRA cautions investors to be wary of sky-high price targets or claims of super-fast growth, and to be skeptical of facts or sources bolstering claims of a potential price run-up. Mentions of contracts with federal agencies or well-known companies are
red flags. Don’t be swayed when every-
day corporate developments, such as contracting with a supplier, are presented as major events.
Con artists will often use the social consensus tactic to commit affinity fraud. It relies on the fact that some people are more likely to invest in something if others they know and trust are doing it. Affinity fraud often targets members of the same religious or professional group. By leading you to believe that other savvy investors and friends are already on board, fraud-sters try to persuade you into handing over your funds, too.
Contrary to popular belief, investment victims tend to be male, married, have some college education and make $50,000 or more, according to the AARP Foundation National Fraud Victim Study.
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With a few exceptions, securities must be registered with regulators before being offered to the public. In the case of a stock
or mutual fund, that registration will include documentation called a prospectus; for bonds, it will include an offering circular
or statement. Both will have important information about the risks of the investment and the financial health of the issuer. If your broker doesn’t send the information, look for it in the SEC’s electronic database, called EDGAR, at https://www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml. For bonds, check the bonds section
of FINRA’s Market Data Center, at
finra-markets.morningstar.com/BondCenter.
Pump and dump stock scams typically involve smaller, unknown companies, and their goal is to deceptively inflate the price of a stock through false and misleading hype – which creates fake demand. If investors buy in, the price jumps until the fraudsters dump their shares by selling them at peak prices. After the hype ends, the price falls dramatically – often leaving the un-knowing investors with worthless stock.
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If you’re already getting benefits from Social Security, you will be automatically enrolled in Medicare Parts A and B starting the first day of the month you turn 65. If you haven’t yet claimed Social Security, enrollment in Medicare isn’t automatic, and you’ll have to take action to sign up. When you’re first eligible for Medicare, you have a seven-month enrollment period to sign up for Part A and/or Part B that begins three months before the month you turn 65.
Most people should enroll in Part A when they’re first eligible, but some people may choose to delay Part B. (See next question). If neither you nor your spouse has health coverage through a current employer, you should sign up for both Parts A and B.
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If you (or your spouse) are still working and have health coverage through a current job, the size of your employer determines whether you can delay Part A and Part B without having to pay a penalty if you choose to enroll later. Here are the rules:
• If your employer has less than 20 employees, you usually must sign up for Medicare Parts A and B at age 65. For most small employers, Medicare generally becomes primary coverage at age 65—and an employer’s coverage is secondary.
• If your employer has 20 or more employees, you don’t have to sign up while you or your spouse is still working. Most people still sign up for Part A because it’s free, but they may decide to opt out of Part B while they’re covered by their employer’s health insurance.
When you leave your job and your coverage ends, however, you have eight months to sign up for Part B without incurring a stiff penalty—in the form of permanently higher premiums that last throughout retirement for as long as you have Part B.
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If you (or your spouse) are still working and have health coverage through a current job, the size of your employer determines whether you can delay Part A and Part B without having to pay a penalty if you choose to enroll later. Here are the rules:
• If your employer has less than 20 employees, you usually must sign up for Medicare Parts A and B at age 65. For most small employers, Medicare generally becomes primary coverage at age 65—and an employer’s coverage is secondary.
• If your employer has 20 or more employees, you don’t have to sign up while you or your spouse is still working. Most people still sign up for Part A because it’s free, but they may decide to opt out of Part B while they’re covered by their employer’s health insurance.
When you leave your job and your coverage ends, however, you have eight months to sign up for Part B without incurring a stiff penalty—in the form of permanently higher premiums that last throughout retirement for as long as you have Part B.
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You’re right, the answer is C.
There are two main ways to get your Medicare coverage—Original Medicare (Parts A and B) or a Medicare Advantage Plan (known as Part C), which are plans offered by private companies that contract with Medicare to provide Parts A and B benefits. Some Original Medicare participants also choose to purchase supplemental insurance (Medigap) or prescription drug coverage (Part D). Note: Most Medicare Advantage plans provide prescription coverage, but some do not.
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Question 4/12
Sorry, the answer is E.
It’s all of the above. Original Medicare doesn’t cover some of the things you may be used to from an employer-sponsored group health insurance plan. Here’s a quick list of what is generally covered per part:
• Part A, hospital insurance, covers inpatient stays and hospice care.
• Part B, medical insurance, covers most doctors’ visits, tests, outpatient care, and medical supplies.
• Part C, the private insurance alternative to Original Medicare
(known as Medicare Advantage), offers medical services through either HMO- or PPO-like settings.
• Part D, the prescription drug plan, covers the prescription medications listed in the plan’s formulary.
Question 5/12
You’re right, the answer is B.
While Medicare does cover the lion’s share of enrollees’ medical costs, most parts come with their own premium. Part A is premium-free (if you or your spouse paid Medicare taxes while working for a certain amount of time). But you will be responsible for the Part B premium, which if you’re collecting Social Security, will be automatically deducted from your monthly benefit. The base rate for Part B costs $144.60 per month for most people in 2020, although surcharges for high-income earners can push that monthly premium higher.
What’s more, Parts A and B also have annual deductibles, as do some of the Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans. In addition, depending on the type of plan you choose, coinsurance and co-pays may also apply to covered services.
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Sorry, the answer is B.
While Medicare does cover the lion’s share of enrollees’ medical costs, most parts come with their own premium. Part A is premium-free (if you or your spouse paid Medicare taxes while working for a certain amount of time). But you will be responsible for the Part B premium, which if you’re collecting Social Security, will be automatically deducted from your monthly benefit. The base rate for Part B costs $144.60 per month for most people in 2020, although surcharges for high-income earners can push that monthly premium higher.
What’s more, Parts A and B also have annual deductibles, as do some of the Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans. In addition, depending on the type of plan you choose, coinsurance and co-pays may also apply to covered services.
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You’re right, the answer is C.
With Original Medicare you can go to any doctor who accepts Medicare. But with Medicare Advantage plans you usually need to use health care providers, doctors and facilities that participate in that specific plan’s network. Some plans will provide additional out-of-network coverage, but this can be limited.
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Sorry, the answer is C.
With Original Medicare you can go to any doctor who accepts Medicare. But with Medicare Advantage plans you usually need to use health care providers, doctors and facilities that participate in that specific plan’s network. Some plans will provide additional out-of-network coverage, but this can be limited.
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You’re right, the answer is B.
Medicare generally doesn’t cover the type of custodial care given in nursing homes —such as help with everyday activities like bathing, dressing and meals. But it will cover medically necessary services provided in a skilled nursing facility—within limits. A three-day minimum inpatient hospital stay for a related illness or injury triggers this coverage, which only lasts for up to 100 days, with the first 20 days fully covered and days 21-100 requiring a daily co-pay. After 100 days, you’re responsible for the cost.
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Sorry, the answer is B.
Medicare generally doesn’t cover the type of custodial care given in nursing homes —such as help with everyday activities like bathing, dressing and meals. But it will cover medically necessary services provided in a skilled nursing facility—within limits. A three-day minimum inpatient hospital stay for a related illness or injury triggers this coverage, which only lasts for up to 100 days, with the first 20 days fully covered and days 21-100 requiring a daily co-pay. After 100 days, you’re responsible for the cost.
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You’re right, the answer is A.
Original Medicare doesn’t include an out-of-pocket spending limit for services covered under Parts A and B. But Medicare Advantage plans do. For Medicare-covered services in 2020, Medicare Advantage plans are required to have an out-of-pocket limit of $6,700 for in-network costs. If your plan lets you use out-of-network providers, you’ll usually have a higher limit.
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Sorry, the answer is A.
Original Medicare doesn’t include an out-of-pocket spending limit for services covered under Parts A and B. But Medicare Advantage plans do. For Medicare-covered services in 2020, Medicare Advantage plans are required to have an out-of-pocket limit of $6,700 for in-network costs. If your plan lets you use out-of-network providers, you’ll usually have a higher limit.
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You’re right, the answer is B.
False. In fact, every year during open enrollment season you have the chance to review your Medicare plan and change, add or drop coverages. It’s important to reevaluate if plan coverages no longer meet your needs or you find a more cost-effective choice. Every year between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7, you have the option to:
• Switch your Original Medicare plan to a Medicare Advantage Plan
• Swap one Medicare Advantage Plan for another
• Change your Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage
And if you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, you may make these changes between Jan. 1 and March 31 each year:
• Make a change to a different Medicare Advantage Plan
• Switch back to Original Medicare (although your options for supplemental coverage may be limited)
• Join a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan
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Sorry, the answer is B.
False. In fact, every year during open enrollment season you have the chance to review your Medicare plan and change, add or drop coverages. It’s important to reevaluate if plan coverages no longer meet your needs or you find a more cost-effective choice. Every year between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7, you have the option to:
• Switch your Original Medicare plan to a Medicare Advantage Plan
• Swap one Medicare Advantage Plan for another
• Change your Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage
And if you’re enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, you may make these changes between Jan. 1 and March 31 each year:
• Make a change to a different Medicare Advantage Plan
• Switch back to Original Medicare (although your options for supplemental coverage may be limited)
• Join a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan
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Question 10/12
You’re right, the answer is B.
Medicare generally doesn’t cover health care while you’re traveling outside the US. There are some exceptions, including cases where Medicare may pay for services you get while on board a ship within the territorial waters adjoining US lands.
If you buy a Medicare Supplement Insurance (or Medigap) policy, which helps pay some of the health care costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, your plan may provide foreign travel emergency health care coverage when you travel outside the US. These policies are sold by private companies.
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You’re right, the answer is E.
It’s all of the above. Original Medicare doesn’t cover some of the things you may be used to from an employer-sponsored group health insurance plan. Here’s a quick list of what is generally covered per part:
• Part A, hospital insurance, covers inpatient stays and hospice care.
• Part B, medical insurance, covers most doctors’ visits, tests, outpatient care, and medical supplies.
• Part C, the private insurance alternative to Original Medicare
(known as Medicare Advantage), offers medical services through either HMO- or PPO-like settings.
• Part D, the prescription drug plan, covers the prescription medications listed in the plan’s formulary.
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There are two main ways to get your Medicare coverage—Original Medicare (Parts A and B) or a Medicare Advantage Plan (known as Part C), which are plans offered by private companies that contract with Medicare to provide Parts A and B benefits. Some Original Medicare participants also choose to purchase supplemental insurance (Medigap) or prescription drug coverage (Part D). Note: Most Medicare Advantage plans provide prescription coverage, but some do not.
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Sorry, the answer is B.
Medicare generally doesn’t cover health care while you’re traveling outside the US. There are some exceptions, including cases where Medicare may pay for services you get while on board a ship within the territorial waters adjoining US lands.
If you buy a Medicare Supplement Insurance (or Medigap) policy, which helps pay some of the health care costs that Original Medicare doesn’t cover, your plan may provide foreign travel emergency health care coverage when you travel outside the US. These policies are sold by private companies.
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The closer you get to retirement, the more important it becomes to understand Medicare. How familiar are you with the fundamentals? Review these 12 questions and get the answers before you become eligible at age 65, so you can plan accurately, learn about coverage options and avoid costly missteps.
True, but only if you’re already collecting Social Security.
A.
B.
False, because you’re always required to personally enroll.
I plan to keep working a year or two past age 65—and continue my health coverage under my employer’s plan. So, I can wait to sign up for Medicare after I leave my job, correct?
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B.
Yes, in certain circumstances.
C.
No, don’t wait.
Which of the following services is not typically covered by Medicare?
Question 4/12
A.
Dental care
A.
Yes, that’s correct.
A.
Yes, that’s correct.
B.
Routine eye exams and eyeglasses
C.
Hearing aids
D.
Massage therapy
E.
All of the above
B.
False
True or false? Medicare is always free.
Question 5/12
A.
When it comes to a choice of providers under Medicare plans, which of the following is correct?
Question 6/12
B.
Medicare Advantage is the “new” Medicare, which replaces Original Medicare.
C.
Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage are the two main choices every retiree has for receiving their Medicare benefits.
What’s the deal with Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage?
I thought there was only one overall “Medicare.”
Question 3/12
A.
Original Medicare is what used to be available to retirees born before 1950.
True
A.
If you have Original Medicare, you can
see any provider you want that takes
Medicare and accepts Medicare patients.
B.
If you have a Medicare Advantage plan, you may have to stick to the doctors that participate in the plan’s network.
C.
Both A and B.
Medicare will help cover the cost of a nursing home stay for any reason and for any length of time, if I should ever need it.
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B.
No, there are limits.
A.
Yes, that’s right.
Most employer-based and private health insurance plans have an annual limit on out-of-pocket costs that enrollees are required to pay. Original Medicare doesn’t have this, does it?
Question 8/12
B.
Yes, it does.
A.
No, it does not.
B.
False
True or false? Once I sign up for the Medicare coverage I think I need, my choices are locked in for the rest of my retirement.
Question 9/12
A.
True
I plan to travel a lot more in retirement. Will my Medicare travel with me—that is, cover any medical needs if I venture abroad?
Question 10/12
A.
Yes, you’re covered no matter where you are.
B.
No, Medicare covers you here in the US.
B.
No, sorry, you can’t.
I still have substantial savings stashed in the Health Savings Account (HSA) that I opened years ago. Can I use any of that money to help pay for some of the costs I’m going to be responsible for under Medicare?
Question 11/12
A.
Yes, you can.
A.
What medical benefits are most important and valuable to me and my health situation now?
B.
How does the cost of each plan compare with other plans that have the same benefits?
C.
How much can I realistically afford to spend to pay for premiums, deductibles, copays and coinsurance?
D.
How important is it to have access to my existing doctors or health care facilities?
To identify the best Medicare options for me, I should think about:
Question 12/12
E.
All of the above.
A knowledge test for pre-retirees
Question 11/12
You’re right, the answer is A.
While contributions to an HSA must end once Medicare kicks in, you can withdraw your HSA money to help pay Medicare premiums, deductibles, copayments and coinsurance amounts (but not for Medigap premiums).
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While contributions to an HSA must end once Medicare kicks in, you can withdraw your HSA money to help pay Medicare premiums, deductibles, copayments and coinsurance amounts (but not for Medigap premiums).
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Question 12/12
You’re right, the answer is E.
You should consider all these issues and more when deciding on the right Medicare coverage for you. Because Medicare will be an important part of your retirement, it deserves some advance planning and careful evaluation.
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Sorry, the answer is E.
You should consider all these issues and more when deciding on the right Medicare coverage for you. Because Medicare will be an important part of your retirement, it deserves some advance planning and careful evaluation.
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What’s the deal with Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage? I thought there was only one overall “Medicare.”
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E.
All of the above
D.
Massage therapy
C.
Hearing aids
B.
Routine eye exams and eyeglasses
A.
Dental care
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If you (or your spouse) are still working and have health coverage through a current job, the size of your employer determines whether you can delay Part A and Part B without having to pay a penalty if you choose to enroll later. Here are the rules:
• If your employer has less than 20 employees, you usually must sign up for Medicare Parts A and B at age 65. For most small employers, Medicare generally becomes primary coverage at age 65—and an employer’s coverage is secondary.
• If your employer has 20 or more employees, you don’t have to sign up while you or your spouse is still working. Most people still sign up for Part A because it’s free, but they may decide to opt out of Part B while they’re covered by their employer’s health insurance.
When you leave your job and your coverage ends, however, you have eight months to sign up for Part B without incurring a stiff penalty—in the form of permanently higher premiums that last throughout retirement for as long as you have Part B.