Accident & Health 1 Flashcards
A health insurance contract that does not permit an increase in premiums, modifications to policy provisions, and is not cancelable best describes a(n):
(A) Non-cancelable and guaranteed renewable policy
(B) Guaranteed renewable policy
(C) Optionally renewable policy
(D) Conditionally renewable policy
Non-cancelable and guaranteed renewable policy
All of the following are required uniform policy provisions EXCEPT: (A) Change of beneficiary (B) Claims forms (C) Time limit on certain defenses (D) Conformity with state statutes
Conformity with state statutes
The NAIC model law requires Medicare supplement (Medigap) policies to have a: (A) 60 day free look (B) 45 day free look (C) 30 day free look (D) 10 day free look
30 day free look
All of the following statements are true with regard to accident and health field underwriting procedures EXCEPT:
(A) A notice to the applicant must be given to an applicant upon completion of an application for accident & health insurance
(B) An agent must explain the policy and its provisions and riders involved upon policy delivery
(C) The agents report must be signed and agreed to by the insured
(D) The application is the primary source of information
The agents report must be signed and agreed to by the insured
Mary doesn't know she is pregnant when she starts her group health plan. Upon examination 2 months later, Mary discovers she is 4 months pregnant. The insurance company would typically: (A) Cover all pregnancy expenses (B) Cover none of the pregnancy expenses (C) Cover 50% of the pregnancy expenses (D) None of the above
Cover none of the pregnancy expenses
.The NAIC model law requires Medicare supplement policies to be issued on what basis: (A) Non-cancelable guaranteed renewable (B) Guaranteed renewable (C) Optionally renewable (D) Conditionally renewable
Guaranteed renewable
Al has a major medical policy with a $500 deductible and a coinsurance clause of 80/20. If he incurs medical expenses of $4,500, the insurer would pay: (A) $800 (B) $900 (C) $3,200 (D) $3,600
$3,200
All of the following statements concerning the coordination of benefits provision found in the Accident & Health policies are true EXCEPT it:
(A) Guards against duplication of benefits
(B) Prevents an insured from profiting from an illness or injury
(C) This provision does not apply to group policies
(D) Premiums would be higher without this provision
This provision does not apply to group policies
A dentist has a Disability Income Policy. If, after being injured, he works only part time for 5 months, what allows him to receive income based on a percentage of his loss? (A) Partial disability (B) Residual disability (C) Recurrent disability (D) None of the above
Residual disability
In an Accident & Health policy, an elimination period provision refers to the period:
(A) Between the first day of disability and the actual receipt of payment for the disability incurred
(B) During which any specific accident or illness is excluded from coverage
(C) Between the first day of disability and the day to which the disability must continue before it can result in the insured receiving any benefits
(D) Between the effective date of the policy and the date on which payments under the policy become due
Between the first day of disability and the day to which the disability must continue before it can result in the insured receiving any benefits
Which of the following is excluded under a medical expense or disability income contract?
(A) Loss of income as a result of illness
(B) Self inflicted injuries
(C) A heart attack
(D) Injuries caused by accidents
Self inflicted injuries
A guaranteed renewable Accident & Health policy gives the insurer the right to:
(A) Alter premiums on a class basis
(B) Alter policy provisions during the policy term
(C) Reduce the amount of insurance after each claim
(D) Cancel the policy due to the filing of numerous claims
Alter premiums on a class basis
An insured must wait how many days after submitting a proof of loss before taking legal actions against an insurer (A) 20 (B) 30 (C) 60 (D) 90
60
Tom submits his initial premiums to his agent and receives a conditional receipt. When will Tom’s policy go into effect?
(A) When his check is received by the insurance companies home office
(B) When the policy is delivered
(C) When Tom’s check clears the bank
(D) When Tom takes his required medical exam, the premium is received and the policy is approved by underwriting
When Tom takes his required medical exam, the premium is received and the policy is approved by underwriting
Bob owns a disability income policy paying $1,500 per month in the event that he becomes totally disabled. The policy has a 30-day elimination period. Bob is involved in a traffic accident and is totally disabled for 105 days. How much will his disability income policy pay? (A) $2,250 (B) $3,750 (C) $4,500 (D) $5,250
$3,750
Which of the following is accurate with regards to the misstatement of age provisions?
(A) If an applicant unintentionally misstates his age on the application, no action will be taken by the insurer
(B) Any misstatement of age occurs on an application will result in a benefit adjustment
(C) If a misstatement of age occurs on an application, a pro rate refund of premium will be made to the insured
(D) None of the above
Any misstatement of age occurs on an application will result in a benefit adjustment
The pre existing condition exclusion found in an Accident & Health policy is designed to protect the insurer against: (A) Adverse selection (B) Over insurance (C) Malingering (D) Compliance
Adverse selection
Which of the following statements regarding surgical expense benefits is CORRECT?
(A) Benefits are typically subject to deductibles of $250 or more
(B) The amount on the benefit schedule is typically expressed in terms of the maximum benefit payable
(C) Coverage is usually provided for rehabilitation costs following surgery
(D) A small amount, usually no more than $350, is paid for incidentals while hospitalized
The amount on the benefit schedule is typically expressed in terms of the maximum benefit payable
A comprehensive medical expense insurance policy combines which of the following coverages under one contract?
(A) Major medical coverage and accidental death
(B) Disability income and accidental death
(C) Basic hospital and surgical coverage with major medical coverage
(D) Disability income with basic hospital and surgical coverages
Basic hospital and surgical coverage with major medical coverage
Which of the following is an eligibility requirement in order to receive full social security disability benefits:
(A) PIA insured status must be achieved
(B) Fully insured status must be obtained
(C) An individual must be at least 54 years old
(D) The recipient must be disabled for at least 12 months before benefits may be received
Fully insured status must be obtained