Unit 20

Question 1

Which of the following statements pertaining to Medicare is CORRECT?

(A) Bob is covered under Medicare Part B. He submitted a total of $1,100 of approved medical charges to Medicare after paying the required deductible. Of that total, Bob must pay $880.
(B) Each individual covered by medicare Part Ai wallowed one 90-day benefit period per year.
(C) For the first 90 days of hospitalization, Medicare Part A pays 100% of all covered services, except for an initial deductible.
(D) Medicare Part A is automatically provided when a qualified individual applies for Social Security benefits.

Answer 1

(D) Medicare Part A is automatically provided when a qualified individual applies for Social Security benefits.

Question 2

Under Medicare Part B, the participant must pay all of the following EXCEPT:

(A) an annual deductible
(B) a per benefit deductible
(C) 20% of covered barges above the deductible
(D) a monthly premium

Answer 2

(B) a per benefit deductible

Question 3

Which of the following statements about Medicare Part B is NOT correct?

(A) It is a compulsory program
(B) It covers services and supplies not covered by Part A
(C) It is financed by monthly premiums
(D) It is financed by tax revenues

Answer 3

(A) It is a compulsory program

Question 4

For how many days of skilled nursing facility care will Medicare pay benefits?

(A) 25
(B) 60
(C) 75
(D) 100

Answer 4

(D) 100

Question 5

Which of the following statements concerning workers’ compensation is NOT correct?

(A) Workers’ compensation laws are designed to return injured persons to work.
(B) Benefits include medical care costs and disability income.
(C) A worker receives benefits only if the work-related injury was not her fault.
(D) All states have workers’ compensation laws.

Answer 5

(C) A worker receives benefits only if the work-related injury was not her fault.