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1. Mrs. Shields is covered by Original Medicare. She sustained a hip fracture
and is being successfully treated for that condition. However, she and her
physicians feel that after her lengthy hospital stay, she will need a month
or two of nursing and rehabilitative care. What should you tell them about
Original Medicare's coverage of care in a skilled nursing facility
Ans>> Medicare
will cover Mrs. Shield's skilled nursing services provided during the first 20 days of h
stay, after which she would have a copay until she has been in the facility for 100
days.
2. Mrs. West wears glasses and dentures and has enjoyed considerable pain
relief from arthritis through massage therapy. She is concerned about whether
or not Medicare will cover these items and services. What should you tell her
Ans>> Medicare does not cover massage therapy, or, in general, glasses or
dentures.
3. Mrs. Park is an elderly retiree. Mrs. Park has a low fixed income. What could
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, you tell Mrs. Park that might be of assistance
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