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Certificate Training Aid
Term | Definition |
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Guaranteed Issue Rights | some benes who lose/drop other coverage have this |
What CANT an insurance company do to a bene with GIR? What MUST the bene do prior to enrollment? | deny apps, factor pre-existing conditions, charge more - bene must submit proper docs to prove GIR - ex. termination notice from prior coverage (rules vary by state) |
Med Sup also know as.... | Medigap policies |
Two examples of what would make a bene not eligible for a Med Sup | bene does not qualify for Med Sup OE/GIR AND does not pass medical underwriting (where applicable) + bene already enrolled in a Med Sup and/or MA plan and do not intend to replace (perhaps they were confused) |
Memory Check: key features of Med Sup | $, Freedom (no prior auth/ref/network), spans US (travelers) and in some cases outside US, auto-renews, highly regulated, enroll year round, 30 day eval |
In what case can we not offer Med Sup to an MA bene? | Are they ok with replacing their MA? If not, they should avoid enrolling in any Med Sup plans |
Memory Check: impact of changes to MACRA legislation for Med Sup plans | ELIGIBLE BEFORE 01/01/20? Bene can enroll in Plans C + F even after 01/01/20 and keep.....ELIGIBLE ON OR AFTER 01/01/20? Bene cannot enroll in Plans C+F.......ALREADY HAVE C OR F? Bene does not need to do anything and can keep if they choose |
Explain Med Sup OE eligibility and what do states allow benes to do when it comes to enrolling in these plans | Med Sup OE is 6 months following bene 65th birthday (must be enrolled in B as well) and most states allow benes to enroll 3 months prior to their IEP |
What rights are benes guaranteed during Med Sup OE (if eligible)? | purchase any plan + rates wont take into consideration pre-existing conditions |
What happens if a bene does not enroll in a Med Sup plan during their OE and they decide after the fact they want a plan? | They can enroll anytime, but will be charged a higher rate or even denied coverage |
Key reasons why benes enroll in Med Sup plans | choose any medicare doctor, predictable out-of-pocket costs, limited ER coverage outside US (some plans), guaranteed renewability |
True or False: benes who do not qualify for a Med Sup OE or GIR can apply but the app will be sent for underwriting and may be issued a rating | True |
What age is the absolute minimum for a Med Sup plan | per the Group Master Policy......50 |
Two types of Group Retiree Plans | Employer/Union-Sponsored Group Retiree Plans and Employer Senior Supplement Group Retiree Plans |
Two important things to discuss with bene about GRP | how the plans work together and how the new plan may effect other types of coverage (ex. choosing to enroll in a MA plan) |