Medicare Plans

Task 1: Respond to the following question. Make sure to develop your answers with evidence from your readings. (20 points)

Your grandmother calls to ask for your help about choosing a Medicare plan. She is 72 years old and is currently enrolled in the Traditonal Medicare (Part A and B). She just heard from her friends in Florida that Medicare Part C plan offered by United Health is very good and offers gym memberships. She has worked all her life as an engineer and suffers from a serious lung disease called COPD. She currently takes 4 medications and needs oxygen support occasionally.

Question 1: Would you recommend her to switch to the Part C plan? Please explain her the advantages and disadvantages and make a clear recommendation. (10 points)

Question 2: Would you recommend that she gets Medigap and Part D plan? (5 points)

Question 3: Do you think the changes introduced by the ACA will have an impact on her? (5 points)

Task 2: You are part of a team who is charged with writing a multiple-choice exam on American health care system. Compose ONE multiple choice question using your readings and materials. Make sure that there is only one correct answer to the question to reduce confusion.