Medicare 101
This federal health insurance program primarily serves people 65 and older.
What is Medicare
Medicare Part A primarily covers this type of care.
What is hospital care/inpatient care?
Medicare is free for everyone.
False
You are first eligible for Medicare at this age.
What is 65?
Medicare will cover this annual visit to your doctor to assess your health.
What is a wellness visit? (or Annual Wellness Visit)
You must be a U.S. citizen or have lived here legally for at least this many years to qualify.
What is 5 years
This part of Medicare helps pay for doctor visits and outpatient care.
What is Part B?
You can have Medicare and employer insurance at the same time.
True
Part B has this standard monthly premium in 2025.
What is $185.00
Part B usually covers 80% of the cost of this type of equipment, like walkers and wheelchairs.
What is durable medical equipment (DME)?
This civil rights leader gave the “I Have a Dream” speech
Martin Luther King Jr
This “all-in-one” option combines Parts A, B, and often D.
What is Medicare Advantage?
This female group sang “Stop! In the Name of Love.”
The Supremes
This seafood dish, often fried and served with a side of hushpuppies, is a Southern favorite.
Shrimp and Grits
These are two vaccines covered by Medicare Part B.
What are the flu and pneumonia vaccines?
This is the name of the government agency that runs Medicare.
What is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Part D helps cover the cost of these
Prescription Drugs
You can change your Medicare plan once a year during Open Enrollment.
True
This is the number of months in the Initial Enrollment Period.
What is 7 months?
True or False: Medicare covers routine dental, vision, and hearing services.
What is false?
You must do this during your Initial Enrollment Period to avoid late penalties.
What is enroll in Medicare?
This boxer was known as "The Greatest" and "The People's Champion."
Muhammad Ali
Once you choose a Medicare plan, you're locked in for life.
False
This is the maximum out-of-pocket limit for most Medicare Advantage plans.
What is $9,350
She sang “Respect” and was the Queen of Soul.
Who is Aretha Franklin