Question 1

In order to qualify for disability insurance under Social Security, a person must be:

Accepted Answer

A) unable to carry out the duties of the current job. 
B) unable to carry out the duties of any job. 
C) ill for at least 3 months. 
D) expected to be disabled for at least 1 month. 
E) expected to be disabled for no more than 6 months. 
A) unable to carry out the duties of the current job. 
B) unable to carry out the duties of any job. 
C) ill for at least 3 months. 
D) expected to be disabled for at least 1 month. 
E) expected to be disabled for no more than 6 months.

Question 2

Blue Cross\Blue Shield payments for health care services are made directly to the subscriber rather than the hospital or physician.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

One drawback of long-term-care insurance is its:

Accepted Answer

A) high annual premiums. 
B) overlap with Medicare. 
C) inability to cover custodial care. 
D) short duration. 
E) non-renewability clause. 
A) high annual premiums. 
B) overlap with Medicare. 
C) inability to cover custodial care. 
D) short duration. 
E) non-renewability clause.

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding workers' compensation insurance is true?

Accepted Answer

A) The federal government is responsible for workers' compensation legislation and regulation. 
B) Workers' compensation insurance includes only rehabilitation expenses. 
C) Employees are required to bear half of the entire cost of workers' compensation insurance. 
D) Workers' compensation insurance compensates workers who are injured on the job or become ill through work-related causes. 
E) Employers who file the most claims pay the lowest premiums on the insurance coverage. 
A) The federal government is responsible for workers' compensation legislation and regulation. 
B) Workers' compensation insurance includes only rehabilitation expenses. 
C) Employees are required to bear half of the entire cost of workers' compensation insurance. 
D) Workers' compensation insurance compensates workers who are injured on the job or become ill through work-related causes. 
E) Employers who file the most claims pay the lowest premiums on the insurance coverage.

Question 5

An exclusive provider organization (EPO)is a:

Accepted Answer

A) hybrid form of health maintenance organization (HMO)that reimburses members a specified percentage of the cost. 
B) managed care plan that reimburses members only when affiliated providers are used. 
C) managed care plan in which subscribers receive services from physicians practicing from their own offices. 
D) hybrid form of health maintenance organization (HMO)that allows members to go outside the HMO network for care. 
E) prepaid hospital and medical expense plan that allows members to use nonaffiliated providers. 
A) hybrid form of health maintenance organization (HMO)that reimburses members a specified percentage of the cost. 
B) managed care plan that reimburses members only when affiliated providers are used. 
C) managed care plan in which subscribers receive services from physicians practicing from their own offices. 
D) hybrid form of health maintenance organization (HMO)that allows members to go outside the HMO network for care. 
E) prepaid hospital and medical expense plan that allows members to use nonaffiliated providers.

Question 6

Generally, group insurance plans cost less than individual policies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Medicare and Medicaid cover:

Accepted Answer

A) between 50 and 100% of the total cost of long-term care. 
B) all the costs related to long-term care. 
C) between 0 and 50% of the total cost of long-term care. 
D) the average cost of long-term care. 
E) none of the costs related to long-term care. 
A) between 50 and 100% of the total cost of long-term care. 
B) all the costs related to long-term care. 
C) between 0 and 50% of the total cost of long-term care. 
D) the average cost of long-term care. 
E) none of the costs related to long-term care.

Question 8

Disability income insurance will provide income to a disabled or ill person:

Accepted Answer

A) without a waiting period. 
B) with unlimited funds for years. 
C) with a waiting period before income is received. 
D) with payments made to the recipient up to age 70. 
E) only if the insured is unable to work any job. 
A) without a waiting period. 
B) with unlimited funds for years. 
C) with a waiting period before income is received. 
D) with payments made to the recipient up to age 70. 
E) only if the insured is unable to work any job.

Question 9

The ACA's provisions relating to long-term care include the Community Living Assistance Services and Support Program (CLASS), which will be administered by:

Accepted Answer

A) the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 
B) private insurance providers. 
C) the Social Security Administration. 
D) the government. 
E) consumers. 
A) the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 
B) private insurance providers. 
C) the Social Security Administration. 
D) the government. 
E) consumers.

Question 10

A _____ is a hybrid form of health maintenance organization (HMO)that allows members to go outside of the HMO network for care.

Accepted Answer

A) point-of-service (POS)plan 
B) Blue Cross\Blue Shield plan 
C) fee-for-service plan 
D) traditional indemnity plan 
E) group HMO plan 
A) point-of-service (POS)plan 
B) Blue Cross\Blue Shield plan 
C) fee-for-service plan 
D) traditional indemnity plan 
E) group HMO plan

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding medical insurance costs in the United States is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Advances in medical technology have decreased medical insurance costs. 
B) Health insurance does not pay for routine medical costs. 
C) A poor demand-and-supply distribution of health care facilities and services has increased health care costs. 
D) Increased regulation and decreased administrative costs have reduced medical insurance costs in the United States. 
E) Due to the financial importance of health insurance, nearly 50% of the U.S. population has health insurance. 
A) Advances in medical technology have decreased medical insurance costs. 
B) Health insurance does not pay for routine medical costs. 
C) A poor demand-and-supply distribution of health care facilities and services has increased health care costs. 
D) Increased regulation and decreased administrative costs have reduced medical insurance costs in the United States. 
E) Due to the financial importance of health insurance, nearly 50% of the U.S. population has health insurance.

Question 12

Under the adjusted (modified)community rating approach to health insurance premium pricing, all policyholders in an area pay the same premium without regard to their personal health, age, gender, or other factors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Long-term-care insurance provides protection against the cost of extended hospital stays.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Medicare and Medicaid are administered by hospitals and physicians.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

More than 15% of the working-age population are not covered by health insurance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Medicare Part B covers:

Accepted Answer

A) post-hospital medical services. 
B) therapy, rehabilitation, and home health care. 
C) inpatient hospital services. 
D) imaging, laboratory tests, and prosthetic devices. 
E) dental care. 
A) post-hospital medical services. 
B) therapy, rehabilitation, and home health care. 
C) inpatient hospital services. 
D) imaging, laboratory tests, and prosthetic devices. 
E) dental care.

Question 17

Which of the following is a public assistance program that provides health insurance benefits only to those who are unable to pay for health care?

Accepted Answer

A) Medicare 
B) Medicaid 
C) Blue Cross\Blue Shield 
D) Point-of-service (POS)plan 
E) Workers' compensation 
A) Medicare 
B) Medicaid 
C) Blue Cross\Blue Shield 
D) Point-of-service (POS)plan 
E) Workers' compensation

Question 18

An individual receiving health care is allowed to receive:

Accepted Answer

A) a one-time payment only from his or her insurance company for this care. 
B) multiple payments from only two insurance companies for this care. 
C) multiple payments from more than one insurance company for this care. 
D) either compensation from the employer or a one-time payment from only one insurance company for this care. 
E) payments from his or her employer only twice in his or her lifetime. 
A) a one-time payment only from his or her insurance company for this care. 
B) multiple payments from only two insurance companies for this care. 
C) multiple payments from more than one insurance company for this care. 
D) either compensation from the employer or a one-time payment from only one insurance company for this care. 
E) payments from his or her employer only twice in his or her lifetime.

Question 19

You would have a better chance of insurance coverage for medical services not provided by the network with a preferred provider organization (PPO)plan than with a health maintenance organization (HMO)plan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

During the past few decades, the percentage of our income spent on health care:

Accepted Answer

A) has increased due to an aging U.S. population. 
B) has decreased due to costly advances in medical technology. 
C) has increased due to advanced demand-and-supply distribution of health care facilities. 
D) has decreased due to increased regulation and decreased administrative costs. 
E) has decreased due to the reduction in health care costs. 
A) has increased due to an aging U.S. population. 
B) has decreased due to costly advances in medical technology. 
C) has increased due to advanced demand-and-supply distribution of health care facilities. 
D) has decreased due to increased regulation and decreased administrative costs. 
E) has decreased due to the reduction in health care costs.

In order to qualify for disability insurance under Social Security, a person must be:

Blue Cross\Blue Shield payments for health care services are made directly to the subscriber rather than the hospital or physician.

One drawback of long-term-care insurance is its:

Which of the following statements regarding workers' compensation insurance is true?

An exclusive provider organization (EPO)is a:

Generally, group insurance plans cost less than individual policies.

Medicare and Medicaid cover:

Disability income insurance will provide income to a disabled or ill person:

The ACA's provisions relating to long-term care include the Community Living Assistance Services and Support Program (CLASS), which will be administered by:

A _____ is a hybrid form of health maintenance organization (HMO)that allows members to go outside of the HMO network for care.

Which of the following statements regarding medical insurance costs in the United States is true?

Under the adjusted (modified)community rating approach to health insurance premium pricing, all policyholders in an area pay the same premium without regard to their personal health, age, gender, or other factors.

Long-term-care insurance provides protection against the cost of extended hospital stays.

Medicare and Medicaid are administered by hospitals and physicians.

More than 15% of the working-age population are not covered by health insurance.

Medicare Part B covers:

Which of the following is a public assistance program that provides health insurance benefits only to those who are unable to pay for health care?

An individual receiving health care is allowed to receive:

You would have a better chance of insurance coverage for medical services not provided by the network with a preferred provider organization (PPO)plan than with a health maintenance organization (HMO)plan.

During the past few decades, the percentage of our income spent on health care:

Understanding the Financial Process

Using Financial Statements and Budgets

Preparing Your Taxes

Managing Your Cash and Savings

Making Automobile and Housing Decisions

Using Credit

Using Consumer Loans

Insuring Your Life

Protecting Your Property

Investment Planning

Investing in Stocks and Bonds

Investing in Mutual Funds, Etfs, and Real Estate

Planning for Retirement

Preserving Your Estate

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Exam 9: Insuring Your Health

In order to qualify for disability insurance under Social Security, a person must be:

Blue Cross\Blue Shield payments for health care services are made directly to the subscriber rather than the hospital or physician.

One drawback of long-term-care insurance is its:

Which of the following statements regarding workers' compensation insurance is true?

An exclusive provider organization (EPO)is a:

Generally, group insurance plans cost less than individual policies.

Medicare and Medicaid cover:

Disability income insurance will provide income to a disabled or ill person:

The ACA's provisions relating to long-term care include the Community Living Assistance Services and Support Program (CLASS), which will be administered by:

A _____ is a hybrid form of health maintenance organization (HMO)that allows members to go outside of the HMO network for care.

Which of the following statements regarding medical insurance costs in the United States is true?

Under the adjusted (modified)community rating approach to health insurance premium pricing, all policyholders in an area pay the same premium without regard to their personal health, age, gender, or other factors.

Long-term-care insurance provides protection against the cost of extended hospital stays.

Medicare and Medicaid are administered by hospitals and physicians.

More than 15% of the working-age population are not covered by health insurance.

Medicare Part B covers:

Which of the following is a public assistance program that provides health insurance benefits only to those who are unable to pay for health care?

An individual receiving health care is allowed to receive:

You would have a better chance of insurance coverage for medical services not provided by the network with a preferred provider organization (PPO)plan than with a health maintenance organization (HMO)plan.

During the past few decades, the percentage of our income spent on health care:

Understanding the Financial Process

Using Financial Statements and Budgets

Preparing Your Taxes

Managing Your Cash and Savings

Making Automobile and Housing Decisions

Using Credit

Using Consumer Loans

Insuring Your Life

Protecting Your Property

Investment Planning

Investing in Stocks and Bonds

Investing in Mutual Funds, Etfs, and Real Estate

Planning for Retirement

Preserving Your Estate

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