GuranteedExamLife Flashcards
Which of the following is the most common method to supplement Medicare coverage?
- Medicaid
- Group health insurance
- Employer Health Insurance
- Coverage offered by private insurers
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Coverage offered by private insurers
How do warranties differ from representations?
1. a warranty is guaranteed to be true, a representation is believed to be true to the best of one’s knowledge.
2. a representation is guaranteed to be true, a waranty is believed to be true to the best of one’s knowledge.
3. a warranty is issued by the insurer, a representation is a statement provided by the applicant.
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an incorrect representation automatically voids a contract, whereas an incorrect waranty must be proven.
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a warranty is guaranteed to be true, a representation is believed to be true to the best of one’s knowledge.
Whose responsibility is it to make sure that the company is notified of a death claim at the earliest possible opportunity (in most cases)?
- the producer
- the insured
- the insured’s estate
- the funeral director
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the producer
What procedure is used by an insurer to protect itself in the event a dispute arises and the applicant and the agent do not recall the changes that were made in a completed application?
- The applicant and possibly the agent initial any changes made.
- The applicant and the agent sign a document that outlines changes made.
- An arbitration agreement is signed at the time of the signing of the application.
- All changes must be approved by the underwriter prior to the submission of the application.
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The applicant and possibly the agent initial any changes made.
All of the following are characteristics of variable whole life EXCEPT
- the premium is level
- there is no guaranteed cash value
- there is no guaranteed minimum death benefit.
- the agent must be licensed in both insurance and securities.
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there is no guaranteed minimum death benefit.
Which of the following is covered by a dread disease policy?
- mental health and related psychiatric illnesses
- hospital stays that extend beyond the usual and customary time frame
- illnesses that do not occur frequently but incur significant costs when they do occur
- a newly acquired illness that is contracted by a person with a pre-existing condition
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illnesses that do not occur frequently but incur significant costs when they do occur
Which of the following is TRUE of the limited pay whole life policy?
- Coverage ends when the policy is paid-up.
- Coverage continues after the policy is paid-up.
- Premium payments increase as the insured ages.
- Premium payments are lower than continuous premium whole life.
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Coverage continues after the policy is paid-up.
Which of the following amends the Social Security Act to make Medicare secondary to group health plans?
- ADEA
- ERISA
- OBRA
- TEFRA
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TEFRA
If the insurer wishes to share an applicant’s HIV status, the applicant must be given full notice of all of the following EXCEPT
- insurer’s practices with respect to the treatment of this information.
- the applicant’s rights to maintain privacy.
- an opportunity to refuse the dissemination of the information.
- the treatment procedures that are covered by the policy.
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the treatment procedures that are covered by the policy.
When does insurable interest come into play in a life insurance policy?
- when the applicant for the policy is not the insured
- when a charity is named beneficiary of the policy
- when a beneficiary is irrevocable
- when the free look period ends
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when the applicant for the policy is not the insured
All of the following are TRUE regarding incomplete applications EXCEPT
- the underwriting department will return the application to the agent.
- the applicant will have to wait additional time before coverage begins.
- there will be a delay in the underwriting process.
- the incomplete application can be accepted with the missing information added later.
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the incomplete application can be accepted with the missing information added later.
In order for an insurer to increase the premium on a noncancelable policy, which of the following MUST be true?
- The premium increase must be in the contract at the time it is issued.
- The insured develops a medical condition that increases risk.
- The insured reaches the age of 65.
- The premium increase must be in line with current inflation rates.
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The premium increase must be in the contract at the time it is issued.
What is the return of premium rider?
- an increasing amount of term insurance that always equals the total of premiums paid up to the current point
- a provision that allows the insured to cancel the policy in the first two years and have premiums refunded
- an increasing amount of term insurance that equals the cash value of the policy at any point in time
- a provision that states the insurer must return any premiums paid during the free-look period
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an increasing amount of term insurance that always equals the total of premiums paid up to the current point
All of the following are classifications of risk EXCEPT
- substandard.
- preferred.
- declined.
- non-nicotine.
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non-nicotine.
Which of the following coverage types pays a monthly cash benefit following the elimination period for total disability due to accident or sickness?
- Disability income insurance
- Credit disability insurance
- Recurrent disability insurance
- Workers compensation disability insurance
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Disability income insurance
What happens with the lifetime maximum benefit limit has been reached?
- The insurer will pay all of the remaining medical costs for as long as the policy is in force.
- The insured will pay all of the remaining medical costs for as long as the policy is in force.
- The provider who has reached the limit will no longer receive payments from the insurer.
- A new policy is issued and the maximum benefit limit is reset to zero ($0).
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The insured will pay all of the remaining medical costs for as long as the policy is in force.
Which of the following refers to how often a premium is paid?
- level
- mode
- net
- ratio
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mode
States generally define a true “group” for insurance as requiring a minimum of how many participants?
- 5
- 10
- 50
- 100
2
10
Which of the following is TRUE of an equity-indexed annuity?
- It is a variable annuity.
- It may decrease in value.
- It requires a securities license to sell.
- It has a guaranteed minimum interest rate.
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It has a guaranteed minimum interest rate.
What is an impairment rider?
- It indefinitely extends the time to provide the proof of loss until after an impairment is resolved.
- It allows the reinstatement of a policy when an impairment is deemed to have caused the policy lapse.
- It lists specific conditions in the contract that are excluded from the contract
- It states that a contract can be cancelled and premiums refunded if the policyholder was mentally impaired at time of issue.
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It lists specific conditions in the contract that are excluded from the contract
A basic vision care package includes all of the following EXCEPT
- safety glasses.
- the annual eye exam.
- lenses and frames.
- contact lenses.
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safety glasses.
Short term disability insurance generally only covers injuries due to which of the following?
- Occupational injuries
- Non-occupational injuries
- injuries covered during the enrollment period
- injuries not covered by other insurance
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Non-occupational injuries
Which is the major reason why long term care insurance is becoming increasingly important?
- It is easy to make a profit from investing in long term care
- As life expectancy increases, the chances of needing long term care also increase
- Nursing homes only accept Medicare as a secondary insurance source.
- Many younger people are developing life-threatening conditions and require hospice care.
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As life expectancy increases, the chances of needing long term care also increase
Which policy provision permits the policyowner to take a specified number of days to examine the contract, and allows for cancellation and a full refund if the policyowner rejects the terms or costs?
- Exclusions
- Free look
- Grace period
- Insuring Clause
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Free look
Which of the following is TRUE of a point of service plan?
- Patients must submit claim forms for all services received.
- The difference in cost between in-network and out-of-network is relatively small.
- A patient’s care is coordinated by an in-network primary care physician.
- A patient may see any provider for any condition for the same cost and does not need to consult a primary care physician.
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A patient’s care is coordinated by an in-network primary care physician.
Managed care plans increase efficiency by all of the following means EXCEPT
- increasing beneficiary cost sharing.
- controlling inpatient admissions and length of stay.
- selectively contracting with health care providers.
- transferring the management of costs to the insureds.
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transferring the management of costs to the insureds.
All of the following are tax qualified retirement plans EXCEPT
- 401(k)
- 403(b)
- Section 529 plan
- SIMPLE IRA
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Section 529 plan
Which type of receipt makes the insurer liable for the risk from the date of application, regardless of the applicant’s insurability?
- binding receipt
- conditional receipt
- inspection receipt
- temporary receipt
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binding receipt
Upon the issuance of a conditional receipt for a renewal when the premium is paid AFTER the time granted by the insurer, what is the maximum amount of time for reinstatement of the policy?
- 10 days
- 30 days
- 45 days
- 60 days
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45 days
Which of the following must be given to the insurer within 20 days after occurrence or commencement of any loss covered by the policy, or as soon thereafter as is reasonably possible?
- evidence of insurability
- notice of claim
- proof of loss
- supporting evidence for the claim
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notice of claim