Question

From a financial risk standpoint, why are healthcare expenditures disproportionately higher for Medicare-eligible people aged 65 or older?

None of the choices listed here.

The Medicare-eligible population consumer prescription medication at a much higher rate than the population under age 65.

The Medicare-eligible population utilizes a significant amount of healthcare services compared to younger populations.

All of the the choices listed here.

Elderly people tend to have more chronic illnesses.

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Answer 1

From a financial risk standpoint, why are healthcare expenditures disproportionately higher for Medicare eligible people aged 65 or older?

All of the choices listed above are correct. Because,  

1. The Medicare eligible people spend high amount to purchase medication because medicine cost is high.

2. they utilise  health care services frequently because of chronic illnesses.

3.As age increases elders are risk to develop chronic illnesses.