List three items found on the Medicare website pertaining to the rules and requirements of the program.

What will be an ideal response?

• The Medicare Learning Network (MLN), which includes informative articles and training modules. For more information visit http://www.cms.hhs.gov/MLNGenInfo/ on the CMS website.
• Part D prescription drug benefit compliance guidance
• Information on the physician self-referral prohibition
• Medicare coverage information and policies
• Information and guidance on billing and coding issues
• Provider enrollment and certification information
• Information regarding CMS forms
• Information about coordination of benefits and Medicare as secondary payer

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a. Prevent acid spills. b. Identify the appropriate fire extinguisher to use in a fire. c. Protect employees from possible infectious contamination. d. Describe equipment decontamination procedure.

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Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. Medicaid is a healthcare program that is fully funded by the federal government. 2. Medicaid participants’ eligibility may change on a monthly basis. 3. When filing a claim for a newborn, the baby’s full name must be listed. 4. HCPCS codes are used on all Medicaid claims forms. 5. States may offer different optional services in addition to the federally mandated services.

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