Did you know that Medicare fully covers many preventative screenings and vaccines for its beneficiaries?
While Medicare is an essential health program, very few services are truly 'free' for beneficiaries. Most parts of Medicare have premiums, deductibles, or copayments. The main exception is certain preventive services covered by Part B, which are provided with no out-of-pocket cost if the provider accepts assignment.
And don't worry if you miss an answer, you can follow the links below the quiz to brush up on the different part of Medicare, what they cover and the costs.
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