Which of the following statements about hospice benefits under the hospital insurance (Part A) portion of Medicare is (are) true?
I. To become eligible for hospice care, a patient must first receive inpatient care for at least 10 consecutive days.
II. Hospice benefits are provided to persons who are terminally ill.

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Only statement II is true. To become eligible for hospice care under Medicare Part A, a patient does not need to first receive inpatient care for 10 consecutive days. However, in order to receive hospice benefits, the patient must have a terminal illness with a life expectancy of six months or less.

Which of the Following Statements About Hospice Benefits Under the Hospital