Which of the following statements about hospice benefits under the hospital insurance (Part A) portion of Medicare is (are) true?
I. To become eligible for hospice care, a patient must first receive inpatient care for at least 10 consecutive days.
II. Hospice benefits are provided to persons who are terminally ill.
A) I only
B) II only
C) both I and II
D) neither I nor II
Answer: B
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