Top-up Flashcards
Pure protection long term care insurance policies are treated in what way by FCA?
As high-risk products and subject to the same regulations as designated investments plans
Individuals receiving hospital care from NHS are usually what level of dependency?
High
Single assessment process is primarily for what purpose?
Arrange an appropriate care package
Who is responsible for continuing healthcare payments?
NHS
Key focus on discharging from NHS hospital focuses on what?
Drawing up and implementing a care plan
Section 4 of Care Act (2014) places duty on LA to ensure individuals requiring care must have what?
Provided information and advice relating to care and support for their carers
Section 117 of the Mental Health Act 1983 provides that care services must be provided with the cost being met by who?
LA or NHS
If property owned in tenant’s in common when married, what share of house will be disregarded for financial assessment?
100% of home
In financial assessment, when will LA meet full care costs?
Only if have no assessible income
What source provides the highest % of care in the UK?
Family, neighbours & friends
If an individual makes a decision in advance to refuse treatment for a condition then becomes mentally incapable, which 2 tests are applied before decision is upheld?
Validity & applicability
What tax is due on pre-funded LTC policy?
Free of all tax liabilities
Who is entitled to execute a statuatory will?
The court of protection
If a regular gift is made, can a POA then change this once personal loses mental capacity? Is so, are there any restrictions?
No, pattern must continue
The amount of assistive devices from a pre-funded LTC plan is typically based on what?
Percentage of continuous care benefit
What kind of cover would provide mobility aid?
Pre-funded LTC insurance
How are needs assessed for LTC support on mental and cognitive impairment?
Individual undergoes a mini mental state examination
If lived abroad for several years, what can cause you to not qualify for attendance allowance?
Residency status
Who approves substantial IHT planning when a person has lost mental capacity and have a POA?
Court of protection
Care inspector in Scotland is set up for what?
Regulate and inspect independent care services against set standards
Section 117 of mental health act provides that care services must be met by who?
LA or NHS
How much of income is disregarded before considered to meet care costs?
£14,250 then converted to tarrif income and added to clients other income
How will a personal injury trust be considered for covering care costs?
Only income paid from the trust to client would be considered
Who is entitled to execute a statutory will?
Court of protection
If a will was recently changed after an argument to pass assets to someone else, can you apply to change this back?
Can apply to courts for reasonable provision
The amount available for assistive devices from a pre-funded LTC plan is typically based on what?
Percentage of the continuous care benefit