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What is the purpose of stop-loss insurance that is used with self-insured group medical expense plans?


A) to require employees to buy insurance for losses in excess of some specified amount
B) to have a commercial insurer pay claims that exceed a specified limit
C) to obtain administrative services from a commercial insurer
D) to exempt self-insured plans from state insurance laws that require mandated benefits

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Maria is covered under a group medical expense plan as an employee.She is also covered under her husband's plan as a dependent.If Maria is hospitalized,how will each plan respond to her medical bills if both plans have the typical coordination-of-benefits provision?


A) Maria's plan is primary,and her husband's plan is excess.
B) Her husband's plan is primary,and Maria's plan is excess.
C) Her husband's plan will pay its benefits,and Maria's plan will deny coverage.
D) Both plans will pay benefits on a pro rata basis.

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Which of the following statements is (are) true concerning high deductible health plans? I.An employee can withdraw money tax-free from a health savings account or health reimbursement account to pay covered medical costs. II.There is a cap on an employee's out-of-pocket expenses under the plan.


A) I only
B) II only
C) both I and II
D) neither I nor II

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Which of the following statements about Blue Cross Plans is (are) true? I.They typically provide service benefits rather than cash benefits to members. II.They usually provide very limited benefits for hospital charges.


A) I only
B) II only
C) both I and II
D) neither I nor II

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Med Profs is a group of 18 doctors.These doctors work out of their own offices and treat patients on a fee-for-service basis.In addition,Med Profs doctors also agree to treat HMO members at reduced fees.The type of HMO that uses organizations like Med Profs is called a(n)


A) group model plan.
B) closed panel plan.
C) individual practice association plan.
D) network model plan.

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C

John and Jane Smith were just divorced.Jane was awarded custody of the couple's child,Maggie.John was born on March 18,1979.Jane was born on January 24,1980.John and Jane are each covered under generous employee benefit plans at work.The plans also cover the spouse and children of the worker.Assuming there is no court decree specifying responsibility for Maggie's health care expenses,which of the following is true regarding coverage of Maggie's health care expenses?


A) Coverage under John's plan is primary,and coverage under Jane's plan is excess.
B) Each plan will pay one-half of the expenses.
C) Coverage under Jane's plan is primary,and coverage under John's plan is excess.
D) Each plan will pay its pro rata share of any claims.

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C

Which of the following statements about group insurance underwriting principles is (are) true? I.If a plan is contributory,100 percent of the eligible employees must be covered. II.Employees should be allowed to determine their own level of benefits.


A) I only
B) II only
C) both I and II
D) neither I nor II

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Tracy had continuous group health insurance coverage at her previous employer for 6 years.Tracy decided to change jobs.Under federal law,if Tracy changes jobs,the new employer or group health plan must give her credit for previous and continuous health insurance coverage.This characteristic is called


A) renewability.
B) vesting.
C) portability.
D) convertibility.

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Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act,what is the maximum length of a preexisting conditions exclusion if an employee enrolls when initially eligible?


A) 60 days
B) 6 months
C) 1 year
D) 2 years

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Which of the following statements about group short-term disability income plans is true?


A) Most plans pay benefits for a period of 3 to 5 years.
B) Most plans cover occupational disabilities only.
C) Most plans provide benefits for total disabilities only.
D) Most plans have a 90-day elimination (waiting) period.

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Some employers offer employees a choice of health care plans which are designed to make employees more sensitive to health care costs,to provide an incentive to avoid unneeded care,and to seek low-cost health care providers.Such plans are called


A) employee assistance plans.
B) consumer-directed health plans.
C) cafeteria plans.
D) preferred provider organization (PPO) plans.

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B

Reasons for having a minimum participation requirement before a group is eligible for insurance include which of the following? I.To lower the expense rate per unit of insurance. II.To minimize the possibility of insuring a group which consists largely of unhealthy individuals.


A) I only
B) II only
C) both I and II
D) neither I nor II

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All of the following are criticisms of managed care plans EXCEPT


A) The quality of care may be reduced because of the emphasis on cost control.
B) Preventive care is unlikely to be provided.
C) Restrictions may be placed on physicians' abilities to treat patients.
D) Network physicians may have a financial conflict of interest between providing high-quality medical care and holding down costs.

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All of the following statements about HMOs are true EXCEPT


A) They organize and deliver health care services.
B) HMOs place a heavy emphasis on controlling the cost of covered services.
C) Comprehensive coverage is provided even when a subscriber is outside the area served by the HMO.
D) The selection of physicians is usually limited to physicians affiliated with the HMO.

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All of the following statements about group universal life insurance are true EXCEPT


A) Interest rates credited to a policy vary over time but are subject to a minimum guarantee.
B) Premiums can be varied as long as the cash value is sufficient to pay current mortality and expense charges.
C) Coverage is issued on a guaranteed basis up to certain limits with no evidence of insurability.
D) At retirement,an employee must begin liquidating his or her cash value in the form of an annuity.

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Marv is covered by a group health insurance plan at work.His employer funds the entire cost of the group health insurance.Because of this characteristic,the group health insurance plan can be described as


A) defined benefit.
B) contributory.
C) defined contribution.
D) noncontributory.

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All of the following statements about group basic medical expense insurance are true EXCEPT


A) Benefits under surgical expense insurance may be based on the reasonable and customary charge for the medical procedure.
B) Benefits are usually provided for diagnostic X-ray and laboratory benefits.
C) Benefits are designed to cover the cost of catastrophic medical expenses.
D) Benefits are provided for nonsurgical care provided by a physician.

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Nancy's employer provides an interesting employee benefit plan.Each employee is given 250 employee benefit credits to spend.A wide array of benefits are available,and the employee uses benefit credits to select the benefits that he or she wants.This type of employee benefit plan is called a(n)


A) defined benefit plan.
B) cafeteria plan.
C) employee selection plan.
D) contributory plan.

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Which of the following statements is (are) true with regard to group life insurance? I.Most group life insurance is whole life coverage. II.Most group life insurance plans allow a modest amount of life insurance on the employee's spouse and dependent children.


A) I only
B) II only
C) both I and II
D) neither I nor II

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Which of the following statements about group accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance is (are) true? I.The principal sum is paid if the employee dies in an accident. II.The employer usually pays at least 50 percent of the cost of voluntary AD&D coverage.


A) I only
B) II only
C) both I and II
D) neither I nor II

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