Author Question: The 'doughnut hole' in Medicare prescription drug coverage a. applies after a beneficiary has ... (Read 80 times)

newbem · **on:** Jul 17, 2018

The 'doughnut hole' in Medicare prescription drug coverage

a. applies after a beneficiary has fully met the deductible.
b. suspends the payment of monthly premiums.
c. is designed to suspend benefits if monthly premiums are not paid.
d. provides no benefits until the beneficiary qualifies for the catastrophic level.

Question 2

Why was Medicare Part C created?

a. To add a prescription drug benefit to the Medicare program
b. To channel beneficiaries into managed care programs
c. To provide services to children up to the age of 19
d. To extend benefits to people with end-stage renal disease