An HMO physician who determines if medical care from a specialist is necessary is called a(n) A) capitator. B) internist. C) network facilitator. D) gatekeeper. ANSWER Answer: D
Date: September 19th, 2020
An HMO that contracts with two or more independent group practices to provide medical services to covered members is called a(n) A) group model HMO. B) network model HMO. C) staff model HMO. D) individual practice association HMO. ANSWER Answer: B
Date: September 19th, 2020
Which of the following statements about preferred provider organization (PPO) health plans is (are) true? I. A PPO plan contracts with health care providers to provide medical services to members at reduced fees. II. Plan members are given a financial incentive to use PPO providers rather than other providers. A) I only B) II only […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
Which of the following statements about group insurance is true? A) Individual contracts are issued to each person covered under a group insurance plan. B) The cost of group insurance is usually higher on a per-person basis than the cost of individual insurance. C) The actual experience of a large group is a factor in […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
A deductible under which expenses are accumulated on an annual basis, and once a specified total is reached, the deductible is satisfied for the year is called a A) calendar-year deductible. B) prospective deductible. C) straight deductible. D) waiting period. ANSWER Answer: A
Date: September 19th, 2020
Which of the following statements about group term life insurance is true? A) It usually is written in the form of 5-year level term insurance. B) An employee who leaves the group is usually not permitted to convert to individual coverage. C) Experience rating is used in group term life insurance plans. D) It represents […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
Which of the following is (are) characteristics of HMO managed care plans? I. Unlimited choice of physicians and hospitals II. Emphasis on controlling the cost of covered services A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II ANSWER Answer: B
Date: September 19th, 2020
Which of the following statements about eligibility requirements for qualified Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) is (are) true? I. Only individuals who are eligible for Medicare benefits can establish a qualified HSA. II. Applicants must be covered by a high deductible health plan and not be covered by any other comprehensive health plan to establish a […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
One long-term care insurance benefit trigger considers whether the insured needs supervision to protect against threats to health or safety due to memory loss or disorientation. This benefit trigger is referred to as a(n) A) activities of daily living trigger. B) medical necessity trigger. C) needs test trigger. D) severe cognitive impairment trigger. […]
Date: September 19th, 2020
Beth’s disability income insurance policy provides benefits for accidental death, dismemberment, and loss of sight. The maximum amount payable under this benefit is known as the A) face value. B) cash value. C) principal sum. D) monthly benefit. ANSWER Answer: C
Date: September 19th, 2020
