All of the following statements about optional disability income benefits are true EXCEPT A) Under a cost-of-living rider, benefits are periodically adjusted for inflation. B) A Social Security rider pays additional benefits if the insured is turned down for Social Security disability benefits. C) Adding a return of premium rider results in a lower initial […]
All of the following statements about individual disability income policies are true EXCEPT A) Premiums are often waived while a person is disabled but must be resumed if the insured recovers. B) At the time of purchase, the insured can choose the length of the benefit period from among several available options. C) In order […]
Which of the following statements concerning individual medical expense insurance is (are) correct? I. Once the deductible is satisfied, no additional deductible is payable during the calendar year. II. Family deductibles are substantially higher than individual deductibles. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II […]
Kevin has an individual disability income policy that his insurer agrees to keep in force until age 60. However, the company has the right to increase the premium each year for the underwriting class in which Kevin has been placed. Which renewal provision is found in Kevin’s policy? A) noncancellable B) guaranteed renewable C) conditionally […]
One provision of the Affordable Care Act provides creates in each state a transparent and competitive insurance marketplace where individuals and small firms can purchase affordable and qualified health coverage. This marketplace is called a A) Medicaid plan. B) Medicare plan. C) Health Maintenance Organization (HMO). D) Health Insurance Marketplace. ANSWER Answer: D
Some insurers offer a single-premium deferred annuity that does not begin paying benefits until an advanced age, such as 85. This product is called A) endowment insurance. B) equity-indexed annuity. C) life income with guaranteed payments annuity. D) longevity insurance. ANSWER Answer: D
Under the Affordable Care Act, if a health insurer does not meet the minimum loss ratio requirement, the insurer must A) pay a fine to the federal government. B) issue rebates to the people the insurer covered. C) not sell any health insurance for a period of one year. D) reduce the premium on the […]
Which of the following is an advantage of a longevity annuity (longevity insurance)? A) Death benefits are paid to a beneficiary if death occurs during the deferral period. B) The interest rate credited to the cash value is higher than what is earned on traditional life insurance. C) Monthly benefits begin at an advanced age […]
Traditionally, tables have been prepared showing how long IRA funds will last based on rates of return and annual withdrawal rates. These tables, however, assume constant returns over the projection period. Many financial planners are now using a technique that allows for fluctuations in market returns. A computer is programmed to estimate how long funds […]
Which of the following statements is (are) true about a longevity annuity (longevity insurance)? I. If the annuitant dies during the deferral period, the purchase price of the annuity is forfeited. II. Longevity insurance is an example of an immediate annuity. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I […]
