Question 1

The number of Americans without basic health insurance has been decreasing since the 1980s.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Julie Cumbie is playing softball and gets hurt sliding into second base.She gets an x-ray at her doctor's office to make sure her ankle isn't broken.Which part of her basic insurance coverage should help pay for this x-ray?

Accepted Answer

A)  hospital expense
B)  surgical expense
C)  physician expense
D)  major medical
E)  Medicare Part BF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

In 2009,the largest percentage of U.S.health care dollars was spent on:

Accepted Answer

A)  hospital care.
B)  dental care.
C)  physician/clinical services.
D)  prescription drugs.
E)  nursing carE.F) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 4

What should you do when an HMO denies treatment or coverage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask for a letter detailing the clinical reasons for the denial.
B)  Refer to the plan document or contact your HMO's member services department to gather information on the appeals process.
C)  Make copies of any correspondence,including payments,and any reimbursements.
D)  Enlist the help of your doctor,employer,and state insurance department to lobby your case before the HMO.
E)  You should do everything included in the other answers.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Very few group health policy contracts have a coordination of benefits provision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

People often buy surgical expense insurance in combination with hospital expense insurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which one of the following provisions requires that the policyholder pay a basic amount before the policy benefits begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  coinsurance
B)  stop loss
C)  deductible
D)  self insurance
E)  incontestableF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Each year,Sophie Bennett must pay $500 for doctor's visits before her insurance company will make any payments for doctor's visits.What is this requirement called?

Accepted Answer

A)  coordination of benefits
B)  deductible
C)  coinsurance
D)  stop-loss provision
E)  waiver of premiumF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Health insurance includes both medical expense insurance and disability income insurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Marcia Fuller has an insurance policy that lists that she and her three daughters,ages 6,10,and 12,are covered under this policy.Which provision in her insurance policy is defined by this list?

Accepted Answer

A)  eligibility
B)  assigned benefits
C)  benefit limits
D)  guaranteed renewable
E)  exclusions and limitationsF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Which type of health insurance pays part or all of an insured's hospital bills for room,board,and other charges?

Accepted Answer

A)  surgical expense
B)  hospital expense
C)  physician's expense
D)  Medicare Part B
E)  major medicalF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Title XIX of the Social Security Act provides for a program of medical assistance to certain low-income individuals and families.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Joe Johnson needs surgery for appendicitis.Which part of his basic insurance coverage should help pay for this surgery?

Accepted Answer

A)  hospital expense
B)  surgical expense
C)  physician expense
D)  major medical
E)  Medicare Part BF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following is not a key provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010?

Accepted Answer

A)  Offers tax credits for small businesses to make employee coverage more affordable
B)  Eliminates co-payments for preventive services
C)  Encourages insurance companies to drop people from coverage when they get sick
D)  Restricts the annual limits to ensure access to needed care in all plans
E)  Increases funds for Community Health CentersF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 15

A good health insurance plan should offer basic coverage for hospital and doctor bills.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

____________ is a type of major medical insurance that has a very low deductible amount and is offered without any separate basic plan.

Accepted Answer

A)  Comprehensive major medical insurance
B)  Major Medical expense insurance
C)  Physician's expense insurance
D)  Hospital expense insurance
E)  Surgical expense insuranceF) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 17

Medicaid is financed by both state and federal funds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Nathanial Drummond has three different insurance policies.He has been injured in an accident and has incurred $30,000 in medical bills.There is a clause in all of his insurance contracts that ensures he receives no more than a total of $30,000 in payments from his insurance companies.What is this clause called?

Accepted Answer

A)  coordination of benefits
B)  deductible
C)  coinsurance
D)  stop-loss provision
E)  waiver of premiumF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 19

Medicare does not cover the expenses of private-duty nursing care.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Generally,disability income policies with shorter waiting periods have lower premiums.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Health, Disability, and Long-Term Care Insurance

Joe Johnson needs surgery for appendicitis.Which part of his basic insurance coverage should help pay for this surgery?

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A good health insurance plan should offer basic coverage for hospital and doctor bills.

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Medicare does not cover the expenses of private-duty nursing care.

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The number of Americans without basic health insurance has been decreasing since the 1980s.

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Which one of the following provisions requires that the policyholder pay a basic amount before the policy benefits begin?

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Medicaid is financed by both state and federal funds.

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Each year,Sophie Bennett must pay $500 for doctor's visits before her insurance company will make any payments for doctor's visits.What is this requirement called?

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What should you do when an HMO denies treatment or coverage?

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In 2009,the largest percentage of U.S.health care dollars was spent on:

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Generally,disability income policies with shorter waiting periods have lower premiums.

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Which of the following is not a key provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010?

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Title XIX of the Social Security Act provides for a program of medical assistance to certain low-income individuals and families.

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Very few group health policy contracts have a coordination of benefits provision.

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Which type of health insurance pays part or all of an insured's hospital bills for room,board,and other charges?

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Marcia Fuller has an insurance policy that lists that she and her three daughters,ages 6,10,and 12,are covered under this policy.Which provision in her insurance policy is defined by this list?

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____________ is a type of major medical insurance that has a very low deductible amount and is offered without any separate basic plan.

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Health insurance includes both medical expense insurance and disability income insurance.

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People often buy surgical expense insurance in combination with hospital expense insurance.

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Julie Cumbie is playing softball and gets hurt sliding into second base.She gets an x-ray at her doctor's office to make sure her ankle isn't broken.Which part of her basic insurance coverage should help pay for this x-ray?

Correct Answer
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Exam 11: Health, Disability, and Long-Term Care Insurance

Joe Johnson needs surgery for appendicitis.Which part of his basic insurance coverage should help pay for this surgery?

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A good health insurance plan should offer basic coverage for hospital and doctor bills.

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Medicare does not cover the expenses of private-duty nursing care.

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The number of Americans without basic health insurance has been decreasing since the 1980s.

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Which one of the following provisions requires that the policyholder pay a basic amount before the policy benefits begin?

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Medicaid is financed by both state and federal funds.

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Each year,Sophie Bennett must pay $500 for doctor's visits before her insurance company will make any payments for doctor's visits.What is this requirement called?

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What should you do when an HMO denies treatment or coverage?

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In 2009,the largest percentage of U.S.health care dollars was spent on:

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Generally,disability income policies with shorter waiting periods have lower premiums.

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Which of the following is not a key provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010?

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Title XIX of the Social Security Act provides for a program of medical assistance to certain low-income individuals and families.

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Very few group health policy contracts have a coordination of benefits provision.

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Which type of health insurance pays part or all of an insured's hospital bills for room,board,and other charges?

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Marcia Fuller has an insurance policy that lists that she and her three daughters,ages 6,10,and 12,are covered under this policy.Which provision in her insurance policy is defined by this list?

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____________ is a type of major medical insurance that has a very low deductible amount and is offered without any separate basic plan.

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Health insurance includes both medical expense insurance and disability income insurance.

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People often buy surgical expense insurance in combination with hospital expense insurance.

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Julie Cumbie is playing softball and gets hurt sliding into second base.She gets an x-ray at her doctor's office to make sure her ankle isn't broken.Which part of her basic insurance coverage should help pay for this x-ray?

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