Finance

Which statement is true regarding the advanced premium tax credits for

Which statement is true regarding the advanced premium tax credits for individuals and families under the Affordable Care Act? A) The tax credit is the same flat amount for individuals and families. B) The tax credit is based on income and is designed to limit the amount spent on health insurance premiums to make the […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

The Affordable Care Act has a provision that expands a public assistan

The Affordable Care Act has a provision that expands a public assistance program designed to make health coverage available to low-income individuals by increasing the maximum amount of income that can be earned and still qualify for benefits. As a result, millions of individuals are eligible for coverage under this program. This public assistance program […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Which of the following statements about health savings accounts (HSAs)

Which of the following statements about health savings accounts (HSAs) is true? A) There are no limits to annual contributions that an individual may make to his or her HSA. B) Once an individual has reached age 65 or is covered by Medicare, no additional contributions to the HSA may be made. C) The health […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

The Affordable Care Act requires all new medical expense plans to prov

The Affordable Care Act requires all new medical expense plans to provide a comprehensive set of coverages and services. This comprehensive set of coverages and services that must be provided are called A) essential health benefits. B) dread disease benefits. C) long-term care benefits. D) respite care benefits.     ANSWER Answer: A

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Date: September 19th, 2020

All of the following statements about the tax treatment of Health Savi

All of the following statements about the tax treatment of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are true EXCEPT A) Contributions to a qualified HSA are tax deductible. B) Distributions from a qualified HSA used to fund medical expenses are taxable income. C) Investment income in a qualified HSA accumulates income tax free. D) Distributions from a […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Which of the following statements about high deductible health insuran

Which of the following statements about high deductible health insurance plans is (are) true? I. Coverage under a high deductible health plan is necessary to establish a qualified health savings account (HSA). II. High deductible health plans provide a maximum limit on annual out-of-pocket expenses. A) I only B) II only C) both I and […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

All of the following are methods used to fund the Affordable Care Act

All of the following are methods used to fund the Affordable Care Act EXCEPT A) an excise tax on the sale of medical devices. B) reduced payments to Medicare Advantage plans. C) tort reform measures that reduce medical malpractice claims. D) savings in the Medicare and Medicaid programs from reduced fraud and abuse.     […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Prior to passage of the Affordable Care Act, insurance policies typica

Prior to passage of the Affordable Care Act, insurance policies typically contained a provision excluding coverage for impairments that were present or were treated during a specified period prior to the effective date of the policy. This provision is a(n) A) time limit on certain defenses. B) preexisting-conditions clause. C) benefit period provision. D) incontestable […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020

Which of the following statements is true regarding disability income

Which of the following statements is true regarding disability income insurance? A) The purchase of disability income insurance is not necessary if you are covered under workers compensation. B) Increasing the elimination period reduces the premium for disability income insurance. C) Disability income insurance usually replaces 100 percent of lost income. D) A uniform definition […]

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Date: September 19th, 2020