Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

What is the role of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)?

• To provide private health insurance

• To run two national healthcare programs: Medicare and Medicaid

• To manage the Department of Education

• To oversee the Federal Reserve

Which federal agency is CMS a part of?

• Department of Education

• Department of Defense

• United States Department of Health and Human Services

• Department of Transportation

What are the two national healthcare programs run by CMS?

• Medicare and Medicaid

• CHIP and Medicare

• Medicaid and CHIP

• Medicare and Social Security

What additional responsibilities does CMS have besides running Medicare and Medicaid?

• Managing the Federal Reserve

• Overseeing the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) and the federal health insurance marketplace

• Running the Department of Education

• Managing the national parks

What is Medicare?

• A federal health insurance program for people who are 65 years of age or older

• A medical assistance program for people who have a low income

• A private health insurance program

• A state-funded health insurance program

Which part of Medicare helps pay for care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility?

• Part A

• Part B

• Part C

• Part D

What does Part B of Medicare help pay for?

• Doctor services and other medical services and equipment

• Care in a hospital or skilled nursing facility

• Private health insurance companies to provide Medicare benefits

• Medications prescribed for treatment

What is Medicaid?

• A medical assistance program for people who have a low income, as well as for people with disabilities

• A federal health insurance program for people who are 65 years of age or older

• A private health insurance program

• A state-funded health insurance program

How is eligibility for Medicaid determined?

• By income and special circumstances

• By age

• By employment status

• By health condition

What do Medicare and Medicaid pay long-term care facilities for?

• A fixed amount for services based on the resident’s needs upon admission and throughout their stay

• A variable amount based on the resident’s age

• A fixed amount based on the resident’s employment status

• A variable amount based on the resident’s health condition