The Medicare Modernization Act,passed in 2003,established
A)the first long term care coverage for Medicare recipients
B)lowered deductibles for most Medicare recipients
C)added a prescription drug benefit to the Medicare program
D)instituted stringent price controls on the fees doctors and hospitals can charge
E)restricted the benefits that high income Medicare recipients can receive

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The Medicare Modernization Act added a prescription drug benefit to the Medicare program. Option A is incorrect as long term care coverage was not introduced by the act. Option B is incorrect as the act did not lower deductibles for most Medicare recipients. Option D is incorrect as the act did not institute stringent price controls on the fees charged by doctors and hospitals. Option E is incorrect as the act did not restrict benefits for high-income Medicare recipients.