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One type of Medicare Advantage Plans provides focused care for a speci

One type of Medicare Advantage Plans provides focused care for a specific group of people, such as diabetics and nursing home residents. This type of Medicare Advantage Plan is a A) Point of Service (POS) plan. B) Private Fee-for-Service plan. C) Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan. D) Special Needs plan.     ANSWER Answer: D

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Heather sued Robert for injuries suffered in an automobile accident. B

Heather sued Robert for injuries suffered in an automobile accident. Based on the facts presented, the jury concluded that Heather was 40 percent at fault in the accident and Robert was 60 percent at fault. Under the common law doctrine of contributory negligence, the jury should award Heather A) nothing. B) 40 percent of her […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

All of the following changes would reduce the long-range deficit for t

All of the following changes would reduce the long-range deficit for the Social Security program EXCEPT A) increase the OASDI taxable wage base. B) delay scheduled increases in the full retirement age. C) make all OASDI benefits fully taxable. D) use general revenues of the federal government to help pay benefits.     ANSWER Answer: […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Which of the following statements about comparative negligence laws is

Which of the following statements about comparative negligence laws is (are) true? I. Under the pure rule, any negligence by the plaintiff automatically bars recovery for damages. II. Under the 50 percent rule, parties who are equally at fault are each allowed to recover damages. A) I only B) II only C) both I and […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

As an alternative to the Original Medicare Plan, beneficiaries can ele

As an alternative to the Original Medicare Plan, beneficiaries can elect to enroll in private health insurance plans that cover all services that the Original Medicare Plan covers except hospice care. These private health insurance plans that are an alternative to the Original Medicare Plan are called A) Medigap Insurance Programs. B) PACE Programs. C) […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Nancy was injured when she drove her car through a stop sign and was s

Nancy was injured when she drove her car through a stop sign and was struck by Philip’s car. Philip saw Nancy and could have stopped. However, he failed to do so since he had the right-of-way. Nancy can recover damages from Philip under which of the following legal doctrines? A) vicarious liability B) the last […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Which of the following statements about the impact of the implementati

Which of the following statements about the impact of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) on workers compensation is true? A) Implementation of the ACA will increase fraudulent workers compensation claims. B) Implementation of the ACA will create higher healthcare provider prices. C) Implementation of the ACA will reduce the waiting time to […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020