How many pints of blood will be paid for by Medicare supplement core benefits?

Medicare supplement core benefits are designed to fill in some of the gaps left by Original Medicare. In the context of blood transfusions, Original Medicare typically covers the cost of blood, but only after the beneficiary has met their Part A deductible, and it does not cover the first three pints of blood.

This means that Medicare will not reimburse the cost of the first three pints of blood, and this is where the Medicare Supplement can step in. Under core benefits, the supplement will cover the costs for the first two pints of blood used in a transfusion. Hence, the accurate answer reflects that the Medicare supplement pays for the first two pints of blood, which would otherwise not be paid for by Medicare. The other choices do not accurately reflect the specifics of what Medicare and its supplements cover regarding blood usage.