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ahriuashd

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In regard to Medicaid managed care, what does the term medical home mean?
 
  The PCP serves as the medical home by coordinating care and controlling costs.
 
  The medical home is the city or town in which the beneficiary receives services.
 
  The medical home is any type of inpatient facility, such as a hospital or skilled nursing facility, to which a beneficiary has been admitted.
 
  The beneficiary's primary place of residence is the medical home.

Question 2

For each benefit period, a Medicare Part A beneficiary will receive coverage for:
 
  30 days of hospital care.
 
  60 days of hospital care.
 
  90 days of hospital care.
 
  unlimited days of hospital care if medically necessary.


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Answer to Question 1

Answer: The PCP serves as the medical home by coordinating care and controlling costs.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 90 days of hospital care.



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