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CALIFORNIA LIFE AND HEALTH 2014
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03/06/2014

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CONTRACT-ADHESION
Definition
TAKE IT OR LEAVE IT, NO NEGOTIATION ON THE INSUREDS PART
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CONTRACT-UNILATERAL
Definition
ONLY ONE SIDE(INSURER) IS LEGALLY BOUNT TO A CONTRACT
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CONTRACT-CONDITIONAL
Definition
CONTRACT CONDITIONS MUST BE MET BEFORE THE ISNUR'S PROMISE IS MET.
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CONTRACT-PERSONAL
Definition
CONTRACT BEWTWEEN THE INSURED AND INSURER
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CONTRACT-ALEATORAL
Definition
UNEQUAL EXVHANGE FOR MONEY
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TWISTING
Definition
A PRODUCER CONCEALS, MISREPRESENTS, OR MAKES MISLEADING COMPARISON TO MAKE THE INSURED GO TO YOUR COMPANY AND LEAVE THEIRS.
Term
ESTOPPEL
Definition
PREVENTS REASERTING A RIGHT PREVIOUSLY WAIVED
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PURE PROTECTION LIFE POLICY
Definition
DEATH BENEFIT ONLY. TERM POLICY
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PERMANENT PROTECTION
Definition
DEATH BENEFIT AND LIVING BENEFIT, CASH LOANS. WHOLE LIFE POLICY-ENDOWMENTS-FLEXIBLE
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LEVEL TERM
Definition
LEVEL FACE AMOUNT-LEVEL PREMIUMS
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DECREASING TERM
Definition
DECREASING FACE AMOUNT BUT LEVEL PREMIUM
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INCREASING TERM
Definition
INCREASING FACE VALUE USUALLY LEVEL PREMIUM
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JOINT LIFE(FIRST TO DIE)
Definition
SINGLE POLICY WRITTEN ON TWO OR MORE LIVES
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ADJUSTABLE LIFE
Definition
TERM AND WHOLE LIFE COMBINED INTO ASINGLE POLICY
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penalty be for a person who transacts insurance without a valid license
Definition
A misdemeanor punishable by $30,000 and 2 months in a county jail
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role of the Commissioner and the Department of Insurance
Definition
Regulate the conduct of agents and insurers in California
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An insurer who practices unfair discrimination found to be a general business practice is penalized by a fine of
Definition
15-100,000
Term
A Special Surplus Line broker may transact all of the following except:
Definition
antique atuomobiles
Term
Any agent who violates the LTC insurance laws will be fined not less than
Definition
$250
Term
When an insurance company pays claims after a self-insured specified limit has been reached this is known as:
Definition
stop loss coverage
Term
A long term care policy with the lowest premium would consist of:
Definition
longest elimination period and longest benefit period.
Term
Medicare Part B:
Definition
Is automatic unless declined
Term
The COBRA act was changed and clarified by:
Definition
OBRA
Term
Timely entry under HIPAA is defined as which of the following?

36 DAYS OR LESS
63 DAYS OR LESS
93 DAYS OR LESS
Definition
63 DAYS OR ELSS
Term
MEDICAID IS FUNDED BY WHO
Definition
FEDERAL, STATE TAXES AND LOCAL TAXES
Term
Benefits received under a group noncontributory disability income policy are considered:
Definition
TAXABLE
Term
The insured is eligible for a waiver of premium benefit under a disability income policy:
Definition
AFTER THE FIRST 6 MOTNHS OF DISABILITY
Term
THE_________rider would not increase premium in a disability policy?
Definition
IMPAIRMENT
Term
DOES MEDICARE HAVE NURSING HOME BENEFITS?
Definition
YES,BUT THEY ARE LIMITED
Term
What is the purpose of the recurrent disability provision?
Definition
To do away with the elimination period in case of a relapse
Term
Insurable risks must involve:
Definition
THE POSSIBILITY OF LOSS ONLY
Term
Part A of Medicare not provide coverage for?
Definition
OUTPATIENT HOSPITAL SERVICES
Term
In an HMO the fixed monthly fee paid to the service provider is known as:
Definition
CAPITATION
Term
MENTAL ILLNESS MAYNOT BE EXCLUDED IN A LONG TERM POLICY
Definition
:)
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The type of disability where the insurance company pays disability benefits, and not requires the insured to submit to periodic examinations, to prove continuing disability would be:
Definition
PRESUMPTIVE DISABILITY
Term
Long-term care policies can be sold in all the various ways except:`
Definition
AS A SUPPLEMENT TO THE SOCIAL HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM
Term
Employer group plan is primary to Medicare
Definition
Employer group plan is primary to Medicare
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COBRA allows terminated employees to continue their coverage
Definition
COBRA allows terminated employees to continue their coverage
Term
the probationary period in a health insurance contract BEGINS WHEN
Definition
POLICYS EFFECTIVE DATE
Term
MEDICARE PART B
Definition
IS AUTOMATIC UNLESS DECLINED.
Term
Which component of Medicare would pay for a hospital stay?
Definition
Part A
Term
FMLA allows eligible employees to take off up to how many weeks for a birth of a child?
Definition
12 weeks in a 12 month time frame.
Term
is in patient hospital care provided by a ltc policy
Definition
no
Term
What is Medicare?
Definition
Medicare is the federal health insurance program for:

Most people age 65 and over
Certain people younger than 65 with disabilities
Term
Medicare Part A
Definition
covers inpatient hospital stays, inpatient skilled nursing facility stays, home health care and hospice care.
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Medicare Part B
Definition
covers outpatient medical services such as doctor visits, diagnostic lab tests and preventive care.
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Medicare Part D
Definition
covers most prescription drugs
Term
PPO-PREFFERED PROVIDER ORGANIZATION
Definition
ARRANGEMENT GROUP HOSPITALS & MEDICAL PROVIDERS WHO AGREE TO PROVIDE SERVICE AT A PRE ARRANGED COS.
ORGANIZER CAN BE INSURER, THE BLUES, HMOS, AND GROUP EXCEPT SCHOOLS!!
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EPO-EXCLUSIVE PROVIDER ORGANIZATION
Definition
THESE PLANS HAVE LIMITS ON PROVIDERS AND DO NOT PAY FOR SERVICES OUT OF NETWORK
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POINT OF SERVICE
Definition
OUT OF NETWORK SERVICE OK BUT U HAVE TO PAY HIGHER FEE FOR THE SERVICE. COMBINES MEDICAL EXPENSE AND HMO BENEFITS
Term
HMO- HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION
Definition
GATEKEEPER- PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN
MONITORS HEALTH CARE CONTROLS COST
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE REFERRALS TO SPECIALISTS
0B-GYN CAN BE GATEKEEPERS
Term
MEDICAL EXPENSE PLAN
Definition
PROVIDES BENEFITS FOR THE COST OF MEDICAL CARE DUE TO ILLNESS OR INJURY
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BASIC PLANS/FIRST DOLLAR PLANS
Definition
THESE PLANS PLACE LIMITS ON THE TYPE OR DURATION OF SERVICES AS WELL AS DOLLAR LIMITS THAT WILL BE PAID

PROVIDE BENEFITS UP FRONT WITHOUT REQUIRING THE INSURED TO SATISFY HIS DEDUCTIBLE
Term
MAJOR MEDICAL
Definition
PROVIDE BROADER RANGE OF COVERAGE
DESIGNED TO PROTECT AGAINST PROLONGED ILLNESS OR INJURY . CAN BE INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP
Term
IS PPO MOST EXPENSIVE
Definition
YES
Term
DISABILITY INCOME
Definition
ARE WRITTEN ON EITHER AN OCCUPATIONAL OR NONOCCUPATIONAL BASIS

OCCUPATIONAL- COVERS ILLNESS AND INJURY ON OR OFF THE JOB

NONOCCUPATIONAL- COVERS ILLNESS N IN JURY ONLY OFF THE JOB.

MOST GROUP PLANS ARE WRITTEN NON OCCUPATIONAL CUZ EMPLOYEES ARE COVERED BY WORKERS COMP
Term
PRESUMPTIVE DISABILITY
Definition
LOSS OF SIGHT, HEARING, SPEACH OR ANY TWO LIMBS
Term
RECURRENT DISABILITY
Definition
WITHIN 80 DAYS IF SAME CAUSE
Term
What is the difference between a jumping juvenile and a regular juvenile life policy?
Definition
Jumping juvenile's face amount increases at a certain age but premium remains level.
Term
A young father would like a life insurance policy to provide coverage for all five family members at the lowest cost. Which type of policy would he most likely buy?
Definition
family protection policy
Term
A viatical settlement is an:
Definition
agreement that provides a life insurance policyowner immediate cash in exchange for death benefit.
Term
What type of care is Respite Care
Definition
Relief for major care giver
Term
All of the following benefits are available with a LTC policy except:
Definition
In-Patient Hospital Care
Term
Which Medicare components are considered mandatory and traditional?
Definition
part a
Term
do qualifying clients pay a smal lfee for mrmip
Definition
no its free to the needy
Term
whats FMLA?
Definition
The FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave. Eligible employees are entitled to:The FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave. Eligible employees are entitled to:
Term
FMLA allows eligible employees to take off up to how many weeks for a birth of a child?
Definition
12 weeks in a 12 month time frame.

12 12
Term
Select which most accurately describes Medicare eligibility:
Definition
Someone who is 65 and who will pay a premium but is not eligible for Social Security.
Term
Which is not provided by hospice care?
Definition
rehabilitation
Term
All of the following are required services except:
Definition
tb tests
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The Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program is administered by
Definition
The California Department of Aging.
Term
HICAP counselors are primarily
Definition
Trained and registered volunteers.
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