A family is concerned about the medical bills of their father, age 63, who is unemployed and has almost no savings. Which of the following statements by the nurse accurately explain how Medicaid and Medicare would work in this family's situation?
(Select all that apply.)
a. "All your father's medical bills will be paid by whichever program is appropriate."
b. "Choose any physician and just show them your Medicare or Medicaid card."
c. "Your father must be homebound to qualify for Medicare assistance but less so for Medicaid."
d. "Medicare is a federally funded program, but Medicaid is administered by your state."
ANS: C, D
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