A client admitted to the hospital is receiving Medicare. One of the difficulties with Medicare as a health care provider reimbursement service is that:
a. only clients who are retired are eligible for the service.
b. the reimbursement is based on the client's level of income.
c. only inpatient care services are reimbursed by Medicare.
d. prescription medications are not reimbursed by Medicare.
ANS: D
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