Which of the following statements is (are) true with respect to the Medicare Advantage Plans? I. These plans replace the original Medicare program, Parts A and B, which are no longer available to new retirees. II. These plans provide an opportunity for retirees to receive Medicare coverage through private health care plans. A) I only […]
Under the Medicare Prescription Drug Program, a coverage gap (also called a “donut hole”) exists after the beneficiary and drug plan pay a certain amount for covered drugs. The coverage gap refers to A) the large, up-front deductible that must be satisfied if the patient has a prescription for a covered brand-name drug. B) the […]
The payment of a dividend to current shareholders will have no impact on a corporation’s share price because the cash paid is not available to future potential shareholders who may want to buy the corporation’s stock. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
Which of the following statements about the financial status of Medicare Part A is (are) true? I. Part A has serious financial problems. II. Reforms instituted by Congress have reduced total Part A expenditures in recent years. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II […]
Marco, a risk manager in California, is interviewing for a new position in the state of Washington. When Marco asked about methods of providing workers compensation, the answer surprised him. In Washington, employers can self-insure the risk or obtain coverage through a state fund. Private insurers do not market workers compensation insurance in Washington. Washington […]
Which of the following statements about the Medicare prescription drug benefit is (are) true? I. Beneficiaries select a prescription drug plan and pay monthly premiums, with the premium reduced or waived for low-income beneficiaries. II. The benefit provides first-dollar coverage of prescription drugs up to a maximum of $10,000 per year, but no coverage after […]
One problem with maximization of shareholder wealth as a goal is that it ignores risk taken by the firm’s financial decisions. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
Which of the following statements about the financing of OASDI and Medicare is (are) true? I. There is a maximum taxable wage base for OASDI. II. There is a maximum taxable wage base for Part A of Medicare. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II […]
Which of the following statements about the financing of unemployment insurance benefits is true? A) Each state maintains its own trust fund at the state level, and the state pays qualified beneficiaries from the trust fund the state administers. B) While experience rating is used for other types of insurance, it is not used in […]
The goal of the firm’s financial managers should be the maximization of the total value of the firm’s stock. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
