Georgia Navigator Practice Exam

What services are covered under Medicare Part B?

1. Prescription drug coverage

2. Physician services and outpatient hospital services

3. Long-term care facilities

4. Home health care and hospice care

The correct answer is: Physician services and outpatient hospital services

Medicare Part B primarily covers medically necessary services and preventive care, which includes physician services and outpatient hospital services. Essentially, this part of Medicare is designed to help with the costs associated with doctors' visits, certain outpatient procedures, preventive services like vaccinations and screenings, and laboratory tests. Understanding the focus of Medicare Part B helps to clarify its role in the broader context of healthcare for seniors and certain individuals with disabilities. It is distinct from other parts of Medicare that deal with other types of care, such as prescription drug coverage or extended long-term care, which are not included under Part B but may be covered under different parts or programs.