If a patient worked for a Medicare-covered employer for 10 years, there is no cost for which type of Medicare for this patient?
Part A
Part B
Part C
Part D
Part A
Rationale: In this example, there is no cost for Medicare Part A for this patient. A person usually does not pay a monthly premium for Medicare Part A if they (or their spouse) paid Medicare taxes while working. This is sometimes called "premium-free Part A".
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