If solely for this reason, Medicare will not cover home health aide visits. What is that reason?

a. Physical assistance
b. Physician orders
c. Personal care
d. Household chores


ANS: D
Medicare will not pay for visits made solely for household chores.

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What will be an ideal response?

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