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Mr. Schmidt would like to plan for retirement and has asked you what is covered under Original Fee-for-Service (FFS) Medicare. What could you tell him? Question 7Answer a. Part C, which always covers dental and vision services, is covered under Original Medicare. b. Part A, which covers long-term custodial care services, is covered under Original Medicare. c. Part D, which covers prescription drug services, is covered under Original Medicare. Incorrect: Original Medicare consists of Part A and Part B – not Part D. Original Medicare was part of the 1965 Great Society legislation. Part D was the result of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003. d. Part A, which covers hospital, skilled nursing facility, hospice, and home health services and Part B, which covers professional services such as those provided by a doctor are covered under Original Medicare.