Does Medicare Cover Long-term care?

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1. Over 60% of assisted-living facilities charge extra for care of those with Alzheimer's disease or dementia.

True

False

True. The additional charge can be up to 35%.

Explanation

True. The additional charge can be up to 35%.

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Does Medicare Cover Long-term care? - Quiz

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

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2. About one in two of those who turned 65 in 2010 will require nursing home care for some length of time.

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.

3. Almost 70% of people over the age of 65 will need long-term care at some point during their remaining lives.

True

False

True. Long-term care services include care at home or in an assisted-living facility or nursing home.

Explanation

True. Long-term care services include care at home or in an assisted-living facility or nursing home.

4. Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans cover some long-term care expenses.

True

False

False. Neither Medicare Advantage nor Original Medicare covers long-term care.

Explanation

False. Neither Medicare Advantage nor Original Medicare covers long-term care.

5. Nationwide, the average cost for a year in a nursing home is $42,600.

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.

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