Medicare Is an Insurance Program for Those Age 65 or Over

question 12

Multiple Choice

Medicare is an insurance program for those age 65 or over who have paid into the Social Security System or railroad fund or are diagnosed with what medical condition?

• A) Cardiomyopathy
• B) Pancreatic cancer
• C) End-stage renal disease
• D) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

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Definitions:

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