Longevity and Aging Quiz Six

The Americans with Disabilities Act requires hospitals and doctor's offices to be physically accessible to individuals with disabilities.

True or False

True

Mary purchased a long-term care insurance plan when she was 50 years old. At the time, she was working as an engineer at a research facility. She will be turning 65 soon, and would like to retire so she can spend more time traveling while she is healthy enough to do so. At what point will Mary qualify for her long-term care insurance benefits?

A. On her 65th birthday

B. When she retires

C. On her 70th birthday

D. When she requires help with ADLs

D. When she requires help with ADLs

The primary purpose of the ADA is to:

A. identify architectural barriers for those with disabilities.

B. integrate individuals with disabilities in all aspects of living.

C. ensure that those with disabilities who want to work find jobs.

D. prohibit discrimination of those who are 65 and over.

B. integrate individuals with disabilities in all aspects of living.

Medicare Part A covers skilled nursing care for how long?

A. up to 100 days

B. up to 365 days

C. As long as medically necessary, regardless of duration

D. up to 30 days

A. up to 100 days

Which organization is not included in The Aging Network?

A. tribal and native organizations

B. social security

C. state units on aging

D. the administration on aging

B. Social security

Generally, to be eligible for Social Security a person would need to have worked for:

A. 10 years

B. 20 years

C. 14 years

D. 4 years

A. 10 years

A typical Medigap policy would cover the cost of:

A. a home health aide

B. a hospital stay

C. prescriptions

D. deductibles

D. deductibles

Medicaid has uniform eligibility requirements throughout the United States.

True or False

False

Medicaid programs are not required to cover:

A. x-ray services

B. family planning

C. nurse midwife services

D. dental services

D. dental services

Before the passage of the Social Security Act, older adults without families and without the means to hire someone to take care of them were typically:

A. put out on the street

B. sent to live in hospitals

C. sent to live poorhouses

D. moved into nursing homes

C. sent to live poorhouses

Originally, social security excluded:

A. salespeople

B. workers in commerce

C. workers in industry

D. teachers

D. teachers

Darren will be 65 in a few months and is planning to apply for Medicare. He wants a plan that will cover standard appointments with his primary care provider, as well as inpatient and outpatient care, and home health care if he needs it. Which type of Medicare would provide Darren with the coverage he's looking for?

A. Part A

B. Part C

C. Part D

D. Part B

B. Part C

What is another name for Medicaid Part A?

A. Medicare prescription drug coverage

B. Hospital insurance

C. Medicare advantage

D. Medical insurance

B. Hospital Insurance

The Aging Network and the Older Americans Act define an older American as being _____ or older.

A. 60 years old

B. 62 years old

C. 65 years old

D. 55 years old

A. 60 years old

Medicare is a social insurance program designed primarily for:

A. children

B. older adults

C. people with low income

D. people with disabilities

B. older adults