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
Which of the following statements about the elements of negligence is (are) true? I. The negligence of the tortfeasor may arise from a failure to act. II. The damage that results must be in the form of property damage. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II […]
Only a firm’s financial decisions affect its stock prices. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
A serious current concern with the Social Security program is the depletion of the Disability Income Trust Fund. Each of the following contributed to the depletion of the fund EXCEPT A) aging of the workforce and baby boomers B) changing to a less stringent definition of disability C) the increased number of women in the […]
