Your Brother Met Many New Friends While He Was in the Peace

question 9

Multiple Choice

Your brother met many new friends while he was in the Peace Corps.One of them, who is from a small village in Central Africa, is visiting and you are having a discussion regarding when adulthood begins.He argues that you are officially an adult when you get married.As an American, what is your opinion most likely to be?

• A)You agree, adulthood begins with marriage.
• B)You are not sure, but all of your friends believe that marriage marks the beginning of adulthood.
• C)You argue that people from his village get married too young.
• D)You disagree with him but realize that your opinions reflect cultural differences.

Identify and explain the funding and coverage aspects of Medicare, including premiums, hospital insurance, and eligibility.

Recognize the growth and importance of long-term care insurance over the past 50 years.

Describe the role and limitations of Medigap and Blue Shield insurance plans in supplementing Medicare.

Distinguish between different coverage and payment conditions of Medicare and Medicaid, including international coverage and skilled nursing facility care.

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