Question

a medicare benefit period begins with the first day of hospitalization and ends when the patient has been out of the hospital for __________ consecutive days.
10
30
60
90
question 8 (2.5 points)
medicare beneficiaries can also obtain supplemental insurance to help cover costs not reimbursed by t medicare. this type of coverage is called __________.
medicaid
medicare plus
medigap
pace

Explanation:

• For the first question, according to Medicare regulations, a benefit period ends when the patient has been out of the hospital for 60 consecutive days.
• For the second question, Medigap is the supplemental insurance that helps cover costs not reimbursed by Medicare. Medicaid is a different government - funded program for low - income individuals. Medicare PLUS is not the standard term for this supplemental coverage. PACE (Programs of All - inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a different type of care program.

Answer:

1. 60
2. Medigap