Question

A CHAMPVA beneficiary whose husband has passed away from a service-connected disability is about to be eligible for Medicare. She is worried that she might not be able to afford Medicare's cost-sharing features in the event she is hospitalized. What do you tell her?

Answer 1

Answer:There are certain terms and conditions which are required to be fulfilled to get the eligibility to Medicare part B. Tell her She will be able to afford it because Her husband was already eligible

Explanation:For free premium of the Medicare Part B one should meet the following requirements:

1. The person must be 65 years or older in age.

2. The person must be citizen of U.S.

3. The person should be the permanent resident of U.S for atleast 5 years.

According to the given situation Ms. Morris is eligible for getting Medicare part B when she will turn 65 years of age. She can avail drug coverage at this age.