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Managed Care Nursing

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A CMCN has been assigned to a retired state employee who is 67 years old with multiple chronic illnesses. The patient is adamant about not applying for Medicare benefits as he does not trust the Government and believes he may have to repay the monthly funds.

Which phrase may help the patient understand and accept their Medicare benefits?
  1. Medicare is a benefit you are automatically eligible for at 65-years-old.
  2. Medicare is funded with employment taxes for all U.S. citizens.
  3. Medicare is administered through the Federal Government to assist with medical bills of person over 65.
  4. All of the above
Explanation
Answer: D- For a patient who does not want to invoke their Medicare benefits, it may be helpful for them to know that Medicare is a benefit automatically available for someone 65 years old, and it is funded through the citizens employment taxes and administered by the federal government to assist in medical bills.
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