Which of the following is a true statement about Medicare for older adults?
a. Eighty percent of Medicare's annual ex-penditures are for individuals with chronic illnesses.
b. Medicare enrollees spend under $1500 annually for out-of-pocket expenses re-lated to chronic illnesses.
c. Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are not covered by Medicare.
d. Medicare covers care for those who have trouble with activities of daily living.
A
Eighty percent of Medicare's expenditures are spent on care provided to those suffering from chronic illness. On average, Medicare enrollees spend over $3000 annually for out-of-pocket expenses related to chronic conditions. Medicare now covers some CAM therapies. Assistance with activities of daily living is not a covered expense with Medicare.
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