Which of the following does Medicare Part A cover:

A non-participating physician who is not accepting assignment may bill the patient any fee he or she wants.

For a non-U.S. citizen to be eligible for benefits under the Medicare program, they must have lived in the United States as a permanent resident for a period of:

Patients who are entitled to receive benefits are referred to as ___________.

A short-term inpatient stay that is necessary for a terminally ill patient to give temporary relief to the person who regularly assists with home care is referred to as

All persons age 65 who meet eligibility requirements for Medicare receive Medicare Part B (outpatient coverage) at no charge.

In 1985, a vaccine for Hemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) was created. In the decades since, the incidence of HIB meningitis among the infants, toddlers, and small children has almost disappeared in rich countries.

Medicare provides Part A and Part B coverage to individuals younger than 65 years of age and disabled, if they have received Social Security disability benefits for 24 months

Medicare beneficiaries can be asked to sign a blanket ABN; the ABN does not need to specifically state what medical service is being waived.

The time limit for Medicare claims submission is: