A Medicare beneficiary who requests services that are not covered by Medicare can________.

In the context of Medicare coverage, when a beneficiary requests services that are not covered, the facility may require that individual to deposit money to cover those expenses. This is because Medicare only covers certain services, and if a beneficiary asks for services outside of those rules, they would need to arrange for payment themselves. This deposit acts as a financial assurance for the facility, letting them know that they will be compensated for the services rendered that Medicare does not fund.

This is an important aspect of consent and financial responsibility in healthcare. Beneficiaries should be aware that not all services are covered under Medicare and that they could face financial obligations for additional services. Therefore, preparing a deposit ensures that the facility can proceed with providing the requested non-covered services.

In contrast, being provided services at no cost is implausible as it contradicts the beneficiary's responsibility for non-covered services. Switching insurance plans is not compelled by the request for uncovered services as beneficiaries can still adhere to their chosen plans. Denying all services at the facility is also not an acceptable action, as beneficiaries can still receive other services that fall under Medicare's coverage guidelines.