Which of the following statements about hospice benefits under the hos

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.
A) I only
B) II only
C) both I and II
D) neither I nor II

ANSWER

Answer: B