Which of the Following Statements About Medicare and Medicaid Is

question 144

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Medicare and Medicaid is not correct?

• A) Medicaid covers the poor and disabled.
• B) Medicare reimburses the elderly for much of their medical care.
• C) An individual must be at least 65 years old to qualify for Medicare.
• D) Social Security and Medicare together make up about 15 percent of the federal budget.

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