Which of the following is required for an agency to receive reimbursem

Which of the following is required for an agency to receive reimbursement for care given from Medicare?

a. Application for recognition including signing a contract with the federal government
b. Application for reimbursement from Medicare using the appropriate federal forms
c. Demonstrating meeting federal quality standards for Medicare-covered services
d. Providing specialty care such as physical therapy

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ANS: C
Certified home health agencies meet federal standards; therefore they are able to receive Medicare payments for services provided to eligible individuals. Not all home health agencies are certified.