Maria, an MA-EPD enrollee, works 20 hours per week at a discount store. Her employer withholds Medicare and Social Security taxes. On July 17, her physician advises her to take 15 weeks off work due to a worsening medical condition. She anticipates returning to work on November 15. Maria remains eligible for MA-EPD through November. On November 5, Maria submits a new physician's statement extending her recommended medical leave through December 16.

When should Maria's MA-EPD coverage be terminated?

You would not extend her coverage for another four months and cancel her coverage effective December 1.

You would give her an additional four months of coverage and cancel her coverage effective April 1.

Colleen is enrolled in MA-EPD and is employed part time at a local business. Her employer withholds Medicare and Social Security taxes. She is laid off in January due to staffing cuts. She receives her last paycheck on January 9.

When should Colleen's MA-EPD coverage be terminated?

May 1.

June 1.