Dale, age 65, was dismayed to learn about all of the deductibles, co-pays, limits, and exclusions in the Medicare program. Dale bought a type of health insurance specifically designed to supplement Medicare, and selected his coverage from among 10 standard policies that private insurers offer. What type of health insurance did Dale purchase? A) long-term […]
Which of the following statements about the financing of the Social Security program is (are) true? I. Although the self-employed pay an OASDI tax rate that is twice the employee rate, they are allowed certain deductions that reduce the effective tax rate. II. The earnings base on which OASDI taxes are paid increases annually based […]
Objectives of unemployment insurance include which of the following? I. To help unemployed workers find jobs. II. To encourage employers to stabilize employment. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II ANSWER Answer: C
Corporate managers should accept investment projects that maximize profits in the short run because of the time value of money. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER FALSE
Which of the following statements about Medigap policies is (are) true? I. Insurers are required to have an open enrollment period of 6 months from the date an applicant first enrolls in Medicare Part B and is age 65 or older. II. Most policies are of limited value because they largely duplicate benefits already provided […]
Which of the following statements about workers compensation programs is true? A) Injured workers must prove the employer was responsible for their injuries to collect benefits. B) Workers compensation disability income benefits (amount and duration) are uniform from state to state. C) Options available for complying with the law may include one or more of […]
Which of the following statements about benefits provided by workers compensation programs is true? A) Occupational disability and nonoccupational disability are covered. B) Death benefits and benefits to eligible survivors are payable if a worker is killed on the job. C) Medical benefits are usually subject to deductibles, coinsurance, and numerous exclusions. D) Retirement benefits […]
Prior to the passage of workers compensation laws, all of the following common law defenses could be used by employers to avoid financial responsibility for work-related injuries EXCEPT A) contributory negligence. B) the fellow-servant doctrine. C) assumption of the risk. D) employer liability laws. ANSWER Answer: D
Shareholder wealth maximization means maximizing the price of the existing common stock. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE
Financial management deals with the maintenance and creation of economic value or wealth. Indicate whether the statement is true or false ANSWER TRUE