Question 7012 of 287 · Texas Life, Accident and Health Agent Exam

The Medicare Part A benefit period starts

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Correct answer to question 7012

  • B: when the beneficiary enters the hospital and ends after 60 consecutive days without inpatient care

Explanation

A benefit period ends when the beneficiary has not received inpatient hospital or skilled nursing care for 60 days in a row. A new deductible applies in each new period.

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