Does Medicare Cover Long-term care?
Test what you think you know about long-term care. Determine whether the following statements are true or false.
To learn more about long-term care, visit the National Clearinghouse for Long Term Care Information at http://www. Longtermcare. Gov/LTC/Main_Site/Index. Aspx
Questions and Answers
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Almost 70% of people over the age of 65 will need long-term care at some point during their remaining lives.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
True. Long-term care services include care at home or in an assisted-living facility or nursing home.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Nationwide, the average cost for a year in a nursing home is $42,600.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
False. The average cost for a year in a nursing home is $90,520; $42,600 is the cost for one year in an assisted-living facility.Rate this question:
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- 3.
About one in two of those who turned 65 in 2010 will require nursing home care for some length of time.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
True. One in two will need care in a nursing home but only about 9% will need nursing home care for five years or more.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans cover some long-term care expenses.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
False. Neither Medicare Advantage nor Original Medicare covers long-term care.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Over 60% of assisted-living facilities charge extra for care of those with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
True. The additional charge can be up to 35%.Rate this question:
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