Advanced Exercises
1.
Medicaid variations (Level 5—Evaluating)
Compare and contrast two Medicaid plans from different states. Discuss your opinion regarding each state’s ability to choose how to administer its Medicaid program. Does this leave some Americans at a disadvantage? Support your opinion.
I compared Utah and New Mexico as they are two states that are similar in geography and population but differ significantly in Medicaid plans. New Mexico has a much higher usage rate and offers both 12-month postpartum coverage and continuous Medicaid eligibility for children both of these are not adopted by Utah. This could leave some Americans who live similar lives but in different states with a big disadvantage. It may be something that individuals and families need to consider when moving to a different state.
2.
Community Service Presentation (Level 6—Creating)
Your town’s senior center has asked your local HIM association to provide education on Medicare Part D for its soon-to-be Medicare-eligible members. Prepare an educational session for the senior center. Visit the Medicare website at https://www.medicare.gov
for assistance in developing your session. Make sure your presentation includes information on the coverage gap, also known as the “donut hole.”
