The student learns the Medicare guidelines for preventive health and reimbursement policies. Which statement follows the guidelines? (Select all that apply.)
a. Medicare pays for an annual pneumococ-cal vaccination.
b. Medicare covers annual influenza vacci-nations.
c. Pap smears and pelvic exams are covered once every 2 years.
d. Annual fecal occult blood tests are cov-ered for those who are from 50 to 85 years of age.
e. A bone density scan is covered every 2 years (a co-payment is required).
B, D, E
Medicare guidelines provide reimbursement for pneumococcal vaccination once and every 5 years as recommended, an annual flu vaccination, pap smears and pelvic exams every 3 years, an annual fecal occult blood test for those who are from 50 to 85 years of age, and a bone density scan every 2 years (however, a co-payment is required)
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