A student nurse is discussing Medicare coverage with the clinical instructor. The instructor knows the student understands Medicare when the student makes this which statement(s)? (Select all that apply.)
a. Medicare covers all patients while they are in the hospital.
b. Medicare is funded by the federal government.
c. Medicare is for persons 65 years old and older.
d. Medicare is partially funded by private third-party payers.
e. Medicare is for patients who are disabled and/or have end-stage renal disease.
ANS: B, C, E
Medicare is funded by the federal government. It covers people who are 65 years old and older, disabled people, and patients who have end-stage renal disease. It does not cover all patients in the hospital, because some patients do not qualify for Medicare. It is not funded by third-party payers.
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