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Ms. Kurnar plans to retire when she turns 65 in a few months. She is in excellent health and will have considerable income when she retires. She is concerned that her income wil make it impossible for her to qualify for Medicare. What could you tell her to address her concern? a. Medicare is a program for people of all ages with specific mental health disablities. Since she is in excellent health, she would not qualify, but should instead look into her state’s Medicaid program if she wants further coverage. b. Medicare is a program for people who have incomes and assets below specific limits, so you will have – to find out her exact financial situation before telling her whecher she can obtain Medicare coverage. c. Medicare is a program for people age 65 or older and those under age 65 with certain disabilities. end-stage renal disease, and Lou Gehrig’s disease so she will be elgible for Medicare. d. Eligizility for Medicare is based on whether or not the federal government has ever employed a person. If the federal government ever employed her or her husband, she can enroll in Medicare.