Covered California Certified Enroller Practice Exam

Do consumers enrolled in Medicare Part A or Part C meet the health insurance mandate?

1. No, they do not

2. Yes, they do

3. Only under certain conditions

4. Depends on their age

The correct answer is: Yes, they do

Consumers enrolled in Medicare Part A or Part C do meet the health insurance mandate. Medicare is a federal health insurance program primarily for individuals who are 65 years of age or older or for certain younger individuals with disabilities. It satisfies the requirement for health insurance coverage as outlined in the Affordable Care Act. The law does not designate Medicare as insufficient for fulfilling the mandate, as it is considered a comprehensive health insurance plan. This means that both individuals on Medicare Part A, which covers hospital insurance, and those enrolled in Medicare Part C, also known as Medicare Advantage, have health coverage that meets the standards set forth by the mandate.