Which statement is true regarding IRA distributions? A) The minimum distribution rules apply to Roth IRAs, but not to traditional IRAs. B) Distributions from a Roth IRA are taxed at the individual’s marginal tax rate. C) The IRA penalty tax applies to all traditional IRA distributions before age 59.5 with no exceptions. D) Unless a […]
Carl is concerned that if he purchases an equity indexed annuity, he will lose money long-term if the stock index declines. Which equity indexed annuity provision assures Carl that he will not lose money if he holds the equity indexed annuity to term? A) the indexing method B) the participation rate C) the guaranteed minimum […]
Problems with the health care system in the United States that led to implementation of the Affordable Care Act included I. Rising healthcare expenditures II. Considerable waste and inefficiency in the healthcare system A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II ANSWER Answer: C
Under the Affordable Care Act, which of the following statements are true? I. Health insurers cannot use pre-existing conditions exclusions. II. Health insurers cannot impose annual benefit limits and lifetime benefit limits. A) I only B) II only C) both I and II D) neither I nor II ANSWER Answer: C
One provision of the Affordable Care Act is designed to benefit young adults up to age 26. This provision allows these young adults to A) remain covered under their parents’ health insurance policies. B) receive a tax credit for their health insurance premium if they are unemployed. C) receive low-interest government loans to finance their […]
Individual medical expense insurance sold in the Health Insurance Marketplace is characterized by which of the following? A) narrow range of benefits B) no lifetime benefit limits C) no exclusions D) first-dollar coverage ANSWER Answer: B
The Affordable Care Act requires that most U.S. citizens and legal residents have qualifying health insurance or pay a financial penalty. This provision of the Affordable Care Act is known as the A) Health Insurance Marketplace option. B) public option. C) individual mandate. D) premium subsidy option. ANSWER Answer: C
Which of the following statements is true concerning traditional and Roth IRAs? A) The investment income portion of Roth IRA distributions must be reported as taxable income. B) Roth IRA contributions are tax deductible. C) There are minimum distribution requirements for traditional IRAs. D) There are no limits on the tax deductibility of traditional IRA […]
All of the following are historical reasons for the increase in health care expenditures in the U.S. EXCEPT A) cost insulation because of third-party payers. B) employer-sponsored health insurance. C) universal health insurance coverage. D) technological advances in health care. ANSWER Answer: C
Which of the following is a characteristic of a longevity annuity (longevity insurance)? A) payment of the face value of the policy at age 100 B) forfeiture of the purchase price if the annuitant dies during the deferral period C) cash value can be borrowed or recouped through a nonforfeiture option D) high-cost annuity compared […]
