Chapter 2 Flashcards

1
Q

An insurer must furnish to a claimant forms for filing proof of loss within _____ days
upon receiving a notice of claim:

A

✔️✔️-15 days

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2
Q

Written notice for a health claim must be given to the insurer ____ days after the
occurrence of the loss:

A

✔️✔️-20 days

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3
Q

How much does Medicare Part B pay for physician fees?

A

✔️✔️-80%

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4
Q

Tom has a rider on his disability income policy that guarantees the right to increase his
benefits without a medical exam. What kind of rider is this?

A

Guaranteed insurability rider

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5
Q

One definition of replacement is “the act of replacing an existing insurance policy with
another.” Replacement is:

A

✔️✔️-Closely regulated and required full
disclosure

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6
Q

Ambiguities in an insurance policy are always resolved in favor of the:

A

✔️✔️-Insured

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7
Q

Which would NOT be considered in underwriting a health insurance risk?

A

✔️✔️-Marital status

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8
Q

If a health insurance claim is not promptly paid, legal action may be taken against the
insurer after:

A

✔️✔️-60 days from the date proof of loss is furnished

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9
Q

An accident and health policy that provides reimbursement benefits makes them
payable to the:

A

✔️✔️-Insured

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10
Q

According to Arkansas law, when must a producer deliver the outline of coverage to a
medicare supplement applicant?

A

✔️✔️-At the time of application

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11
Q

Which is the best way to describe controlled business?

A

✔️✔️-Policies
written on people that a producer has influence over

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12
Q

An insurance producer must notify the commissioner of a change in legal name, email
or address:

A

✔️✔️-Within 30 days of change

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13
Q

This mandatory health policy provision states that the policy, including endorsements
and attached papers, constitutes:

A

✔️✔️-The entire insurance contract
between the parties

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14
Q

Insurable interest does NOT occur in which of the following relationships?

A

✔️✔️-Business owner/client

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15
Q

Craig submits a $500 claim for medical expenses with a past due premium of $100, the
insurer pays $400. Which of the uniform optional provisions covers this situation?

A

✔️✔️-Unpaid premium

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16
Q

A pharmacy benefit covers prescription drugs derived from a list called a:

A

✔️✔️-Drug formulary

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17
Q

How often must a Commissioner examine each domestic insurance company?

A

✔️✔️-Every 5 years

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18
Q

Which of the following is a legal entity created for the sole purpose of providing
affordable group health coverage to its participants?

A

✔️✔️-Multiple
Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA)

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19
Q

Which is NOT considered to be included in a health benefit plan?

A

✔️✔️-
Hospital Indemnity Plan

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20
Q

The monthly benefit for an individual disability income policy is usually limited to a
percentage of the insured’s income in order to avoid:

A

✔️✔️-Over
insurance

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21
Q

Which of the following is considered to be a POS plan?

A

✔️✔️-Managed
care plan

22
Q

A health insurance policy that allows an insurer to change the policy owners premiums,
but NOT cancel the policy is called a(n):

A

✔️✔️-Guaranteed renewal
policy

23
Q

An accident and health insurer has just received written proof of loss from one of its
insureds. The insured must now wait 60 days before:

A

✔️✔️-Bringing
legal action against the insurer

24
Q

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the commissioner to deny or refuse a
producer license application?

A

✔️✔️-Unintentionally misrepresented a
material fact on the application

25
Which of the following is NOT an unfair claim settlement practice?
✔️✔️-Needing written documentation of claim details
26
A nonparticipating policy will:
✔️✔️-Not pay dividends
27
Jonas has disability insurance through his employer. The employer pays 75% of the premium, and Jonas pays the other 25%. What is Jonas's tax liability for any benefits paid from the disability plan?
✔️✔️-Taxes must be paid on 75% of all benefits received
28
In what form do disability income policies typically pay benefits?
✔️✔️- Periodic income
29
The DO NOT CALL registry offers exemptions for calls placed from all of the following EXCEPT:
✔️✔️-Insurance sales calls
30
Signatures for an insurance application MUST be obtained by the producer from all of the following sources EXCEPT:
✔️✔️-The beneficiary
31
Premium mode is a term used to describe the:
✔️✔️-Frequency of the premium payment
32
Medicare A does not pay for medical benefits provided for treatment in a skilled nursing facility beyond: -
✔️✔️-100 days
33
Which of the following is NOT considered advertising? -
✔️✔️-A.M Best company ratings
34
The waiver of premium does NOT include which provision?
✔️✔️-All future premiums are waived if the insured recovers from the disability
35
A dread disease policy is considered to be a type of
✔️✔️-Limited health insurance policy
36
Which type of long-term care benefit would be most appropriate for a stroke victim who requires speech therapy administered at her home?
✔️✔️-Home healthcare
37
The Arkansas Insurance Department may take each of the following actions EXCEPT:
✔️✔️-Incarceration
38
Bill requires some nursing care/supervision but NOT full time care. Which of these nursing home options would best serve him?
✔️✔️-Assisted living
39
What is issued to each employee of an employer health plan?
✔️✔️- Certificate
40
A beneficiary change can occur:
✔️✔️-Normally, at any time
41
What is the tax liability for employer contributions in Health Savings Accounts (HSA's)?
✔️✔️-No tax payment needed
42
All insurers must be members of what organization, as a condition of their authority to transact insurance in Arkansas?
✔️✔️-Arkansas Life and Disability Insurance Guaranty Association
43
The deeds and actions of a producer indicate what kind of authority?
✔️✔️-Apparent
44
A 70 y/o insured individual has suffered from kidney failure for the past 24 months. She is covered by her spouses large-group employer plan. How will Medicare be utilized in this situation?
✔️✔️-Will be the 2nd insurer & pay for claims not fully covered by the group plan
45
According to the life insurance contract law, insurable interest exists
✔️✔️-At the time of the application
46
Who is the individual paid on a fee-for-service basis?
✔️✔️-Provider
47
Medical Expense Insurance would cover:
✔️✔️-Injury occurring at the insured's residence
48
After an insured gives notice of loss, what must he/she do if the insurer does not furnish forms? -
✔️✔️-File written proof of loss
49
In group health care, what is the purpose of the coordination of benefits provision?
✔️✔️-Determines what is paid by the primary & secondary insurers in the event of a claim
50
Simon purchased a fixed immediate annuity. His payment amount will be dependent upon principle, interest and the contracts ______: - Correct Answer ✔️✔️-Income period What kind of life insurance policy issued by a mutual insurer provides a return of divisible surplus?
✔️✔️-Participating life insurance policy