Medicare and Healthcare System in the United States Quiz

Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Medicare program into law.

The age requirement for eligibility for Medicare in the United States is 65.

Part D of Medicare covers prescription drugs.

Part B of Medicare covers preventive services such as screenings, vaccinations, and wellness visits.

Part A covers hospital stays and inpatient care in Medicare.

The 'donut hole' in Medicare Part D coverage is a gap in coverage for prescription drugs.

Amendment XXIV to the Social Security Act established Medicare and Medicaid.

The federal agency that administers the Medicare program is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Medicare Part D, the prescription drug coverage program, became effective in the year 2005.

The penalty for late enrollment in Medicare Part B is a 15% increase in premium for each year of delay.

Medicaid primarily provides assistance for healthcare for low-income individuals and families.

In Medicare Part B, Medicare typically pays 80% of the approved amount for covered services.

A healthcare provider who accepts Medicare assignment is referred to as a Participating Provider.

The purpose of Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans is to offer alternative managed care options to traditional Medicare.

Routine dental care is not covered by Medicare.

The federal program that helps low-income individuals with Medicare premiums and cost-sharing is called Medicare Savings Programs.