Which of the following statements about Medicare is FALSE?

A. Medicare Part A is paid for in part by payroll tax.
B. Medicare pays for about 50 percent of the nursing home costs of older Americans.
C. Medicare pays for acute illness.
D. Medicare pays for some preventive services, such as vaccinations.


Answer: B

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