A Medicare recipient has elected to pay a monthly premium for Medicare that will cover expens-es, such as laboratory services and equipment. Which of the following parts of Medicare is being described?
a. Part A
b. Part B
c. Part C
d. Part D
ANS: B
Medicare Part B is a supplemental (voluntary) program; it provides coverage for services that are not covered by Part A, such as laboratory services, ambulance transportation, prostheses, equip-ment, and some supplies. Part A provides coverage for hospital care, home care, and skilled nursing care. Part C is an option that can be chosen for additional coverage. Part C includes ser-vices of both Parts A and B. The Part C plans are coordinated care plans that include HMOs, private fee-for-service plans, and medical savings accounts (MSAs). Part C provides for all health care coverage costs after a high deductible. Part D provides prescription coverage.
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