What
True or False
members with SSBCI cannot purchase hygiene items with their Spendable Card.
False
Personal care items, such as hygiene items, can be purchased using the Spendables Card effective 2027.
True or False
Members with SSBCI can utilize Pest Control Services?
False
In-home pest control services are no longer offered effective 2027.
it is now Pest Control Items
True or False
A member with SSBCI can charge an electric vehicle?
True
This is new for 2027*
A member enrolls in another Medicare-sponsored plan and the enrollment is approved.
What happens to their WellCare enrollment?
CMS automatically processes the disenrollment from WellCare.
When does the Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) take place each year?
October 15 - December 7
What document provides detailed information about a new member's plan coverage and benefits?
Evidence of Coverage (EOC)
What is the minimum number of transportation trips included in the new 2027 transportation trip package?
8 one-way trips
What is the difference between cancellation and disenrollment?
Cancellation occurs before coverage becomes effective or before the OEV deadline; Disenrollment occurs after coverage is active.
A members enrollment is already active. The OEV cancellation timeframe has ended, and the member wants to leave the plan.
Which process should be discussed?
A) Cancellation
B) Provider Search
C) Disenrollment
D) OEV Verification
C) Disenrollment
During AEP, how many times can a member change their Medicare plan?
As many times as they would like until December 7
What SSBCI benefits are offered effective 2027?
Personal Care Items
Healthy Foods
Robotic Companion Pet
Pest Control Items
Rent and Utilities Assistance
Gas pay-at-the-pump
Who is the national PERS vendor for 2027?
Medical Guardian
What are the new potential Dental Options?
Brass and Amber are new plans.
What is the purpose of a deeming period?
To allow members to remain in their D-SNP temporarily after losing Medicaid eligibility.
How many options does Fitness now have, and what are the options?
One Pass now offers two packages: Core and Premium