As part of a community wide education program, a community health nurse is developing a teaching plan about Medicare. Which of the following would the nurse include in the plan? Select all that apply
A) It is a state health insurance program for elderly and the disabled.
B) Medicare Part A covers medically necessary hospitalization, home care, hospice services, and limited-skilled nursing services.
C) Medicare Part D covers prescription drug costs.
D) Medicare Part A is supplementary and voluntary.
E) Medicare beneficiaries can make changes to their coverage at any time.
Ans: B, C
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