Question

Which of the following is not a true statement?

A) More than half of all individuals in the United States will need long-term care in some period during their life.
B) Medicare covers most of the expenses associated with long-term care.
C) The cost of an aide providing basic care at home can exceed $1,000 per week.
D) For individuals who enter a nursing home, the cost is about $46,000 per year on average.

Answer 1

Medicare does not cover most of the expenses associated with long-term care.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement that is not true is option B) Medicare covers most of the expenses associated with long-term care.

Medicare is a federal health insurance program for people aged 65 or older and for certain younger individuals with disabilities.

While Medicare covers many healthcare services, it does not typically cover the costs of long-term care, such as nursing home stays or home health aides.

These expenses are usually paid for through other means, such as private insurance or Medicaid.