Internet Exercise #1

Medicare, Medicaid and Medigap

You must use the outline below. Your assignment will be returned for you to resubmit if you forget to follow the outline. The point value of each section is listed in the parentheses.

1. Describe Medicare. To be eligible, one needs to meet certain criteria. What are the criteria for eligibility? A minimum of 100 words. (12)

2. Describe Medicaid. To be eligible, one needs to meet certain criteria. What are the criteria for eligibility? A minimum of 100 words. (12)

3. Describe Medigap. To be eligible, one needs to meet certain criteria. What are the criteria for eligibility? A minimum of 100 words. (12)

4. Summarize the differences in the coverage for Parts A, B, C and D. A minimum of 100 words for each of the four parts.

Part A: Coverage (100 words) (12)

Part B: Coverage (100 words) (12)

Part C: Coverage (100 words) (12)

Part D: Coverage (100 words) (12)

5. Relate a story about someone you know who is a receiving either Medicare or Medicaid.

What is the monthly cost? (1)

What are the advantages? A minimum of 80 words. (3)

Are there any disadvantages? A minimum of 80 words (3)

6. Describe Hospice and explain how it works as part of the Medicare program. A minimum of 100 words. (5)

7. What are the criteria for eligibility? List all. (2)

8. How long does the benefit period extend? (2)