Which statement is true about Medicare for older adults?
a. Medicare covers home care expenses if skilled nursing services are required.
b. Medicare enrollees spend under $1500 annually out of pocket for chronic ill-nesses.
c. Complementary and alternative medicines (CAM) are not covered by Medicare.
d. Medicare covers care for those who have trouble with activities of daily living.
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A Correct. Medicare provides home care coverage only when skilled nursing ser-vices are required in addition to other requirements.
B Incorrect. Medicare enrollees spend over $3000 annually, on average, for out-of-pocket expenses related to chronic conditions.
C Incorrect. Medicare now covers some CAM therapies.
D Incorrect. Assistance with activities of daily living is not a covered expense with Medicare.
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