Who may receive benefits under Medicare? (Select all that apply.)
a. Federal employees
b. Persons aged 55 to 65 years who have bought into the system
c. Persons with end-stage renal disease
d. Those over 65 years of age, if eligible for Social Security benefits
e. Those who are dependents of elderly grandparents, usually because their parents are in prison as a result of drug abuse
f.
Those with permanent disabilities
ANS: C, D, F
Medicare pays specified health care services for all people 65 years of age and older who are eligible to receive Social Security benefits. People with permanent disabilities and those with end-stage renal disease are also covered.
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