Understanding Medicare Coverage and Eligibility

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Who makes national coverage determinations about whether a service is covered by Medicare?

  • Medicare beneficiaries
  • Medicare itself (correct)
  • Federal and state laws
  • Medicare carriers in each state

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for being eligible for Part A Medicare at age 65?

  • Receiving railroad retirement benefits
  • Receiving Social Security benefits
  • Being a dependent parent of a deceased child
  • Working in a government job without Medicare taxes paid (correct)

What determines local coverage determinations (LCDs) for Medicare?

  • Federal laws
  • Medicare beneficiaries
  • State laws
  • Medicare carriers (correct)

Who is eligible for Medicare under the criteria mentioned in the text?

<p>People with end-stage renal disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can make someone eligible for Part A Medicare at age 65 based on the text?

<p>Receiving or being eligible to receive Social Security benefits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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