Which of the following best describes what happened after the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 was enacted?
a. Additional restrictions in coverage were imposed.
b. Experimental treatments were approved for reimbursement.
c. Reimbursement procedures became more efficient.
d. A prescription drug benefit was added.
ANS: D
The Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 provides seniors and people living with disabilities with some prescription drug benefit coverage, as well as more choices and better benefits. The act did not impose additional restrictions to coverage, approve experimental treatments, or provide efficiency with reimbursement procedures.
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