Network Types
Drug Coverage
Medicare Advantage
Election Periods
Original Medicare
100

This network type is the least flexible. Members pay low premiums, but can only see in network doctors.

HMO

100

What cost of a PDP does NOT count towards the Out-of-pocket-max?

Premium

100

What is the name for a fixed cost amount for a service?

Copay

100

How long is the IEP window?

7 months

100

What is the fee for not enrolling in prescription drug coverage at the same time as OG Medicare called?

Late Enrollment Penalty

200

This type of network is the most flexible, with higher premiums, but the ability to go in and out of network.

PPO

200

What is the list of covered medications on a plan called?

The formulary

200

This is the only type of MA plan that you can add a standalone PDP

PFFS

200

What EP would you use to change your plan when you turn 65 after being on Medicare due to disability?

IEP2

200

Ambulance services are covered under which part of Medicare?

B

300

This type of network may or may not require referrals, depending on the specific plan.

HMO-POS

300

What is the max-out-of-pocket for prescription drugs for 2026?

$2,100

300

What extra benefits are covered under MAPD but NOT OG Medicare?

Dental, Vision, Hearing, and Drugs

300

The SEP Dual Maintaining can only be used for what type of plan?

PDP

300

Which part of OG Medicare covers lab services?

Part B

400
This type of plan serves one of 26 regions across the U.S.
RPPO
400

Prior authorization, step therapy, and quantity limits are examples of...?

Utilization Management

400

What are the 3 types of SNPs?

CSNP, DSNP, ISNP

400

What 2 types of changes can you make during OEP?

Medicare Advantage to Medicare Advantage

Medicare Advantage to PDP

400

What are services NOT covered under OG Medicare?

Cosmetic procedures, long-term care

500

This network type is generally available in rural areas to give consumers more choices.

PFFS

500

What are the 3 drug coverage stages?

Deductible, initial coverage, catastrophic coverage

500
What is a coinsurance?

The percentage of the cost of a service that the consumer must pay

500

What are the 3 scenarios where you can use SEP Change in Residence?

Moving to an area with different plan options

Being released from incarceration

Moving back to the U.S. from abroad

500

What is the Part B premium in 2026?

$202.90