Life and Health Insurance Random Flashcards
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Which of the following must be confirmed for an insurance application to change?
Answer: Change must be initiated by the applicant
Any alteration or amendment to an insurance application must originate from the applicant themselves. This ensures that the policy accurately reflects the applicant's intentions and information, and protects against unauthorized changes. The applicant's initiation of the change is crucial for maintaining the integrity and validity of the application process.
Who receives your death benefit when you pass away?
Answer: Your Beneficiaries
The primary purpose of life insurance is to provide financial protection to individuals designated by the policyholder upon their death. These designated individuals are known as beneficiaries. Upon the insured's passing, the insurance company pays the death benefit directly to the named beneficiaries, fulfilling the policy's objective.
US citizens who turn 65 are eligible for Medicare, a federal insurance program. John has already started receiving his Social Security retirement benefits, even though he turns 65 in three months. What is required of him for his Medicare coverage to be active?
Answer: Nothing, as you are automatically enrolled once you reach the age of 65
Individuals who are already receiving Social Security retirement benefits are automatically enrolled in Medicare Part A (hospital insurance) and Part B (medical insurance) when they turn 65. There is no need to submit a separate application. This automatic enrollment simplifies the process for eligible seniors already engaged with the Social Security system.
The IRS permits taxpayers to write off medical expenses that total more than 7.5% of their adjusted gross income. According to this guideline, which of the following is a tax-deductible medical expense?
Answer: Long Term Care insurance premiums
The IRS allows certain medical expenses to be deducted, including premiums paid for qualified Long Term Care (LTC) insurance, subject to age-based limits. This is because LTC insurance covers medical and personal care services for chronic illnesses or disabilities. Other types of insurance like travel accidental, individual disability income, or dread disease premiums are generally not considered tax-deductible medical expenses.
How much is covered by term life insurance?
Answer: A couple of years at a time, then it must be renewed
Term life insurance provides coverage for a specific period, or 'term,' such as 10, 20, or 30 years. Once this term expires, the policy must be renewed if the insured wishes to continue coverage, often at a higher premium due to increased age. It does not cover 'for life' like whole life insurance, nor is it non-renewable after a couple of years.
The kind of insurance that guards against financial loss due to medical expenditures is referred to as
Answer: Health Insurance
Health insurance is specifically designed to cover medical expenses, including doctor visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, and other healthcare services. Its primary function is to protect individuals from the significant financial burden that can arise from illness or injury. Coinsurance, premium, and life insurance are related but distinct concepts.
Insurance that shields your loved ones from financial hardship following your passing is
Answer: Life Insurance
Life insurance provides a financial payout, known as a death benefit, to designated beneficiaries upon the death of the insured. This benefit is intended to replace the insured's income, cover final expenses, or provide financial security for dependents, thereby shielding loved ones from financial hardship. Disability insurance covers loss of income due to inability to work, not death.
Hospice care offers services to people who are:
Answer: Terminally ill
Hospice care is a specialized type of care for individuals facing a life-limiting illness, typically with a prognosis of six months or less to live. It focuses on providing comfort, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support, rather than curative treatment, to improve the quality of life for the patient and their family during their final stages.
When purchasing a disability insurance policy, why is it important to include a rehabilitation clause?
Answer: To encourage disabled insureds to return to their original occupations
A rehabilitation clause in a disability insurance policy provides benefits or support for the insured to undergo vocational training or rehabilitation programs. The goal is to help them regain skills and return to their previous occupation or a suitable alternative, thereby reducing the long-term claim duration and promoting self-sufficiency. This clause benefits both the insured and the insurer.
In what capacity does an agent who is also a broker, attorney, life agent, or bail agent handle premiums and returns for their insured clients?
Answer: Fiduciary
A fiduciary is a person or organization that acts on behalf of another person or persons, putting their clients' interests ahead of their own, with a duty to preserve good faith and trust. Insurance agents, when handling client premiums and returns, are acting in a position of trust and are legally considered fiduciaries, meaning they must handle these funds responsibly and ethically.
How are non-deductible contributions used in retirement plans?
Answer: Roth IRAs
Roth IRAs are unique among common retirement plans because contributions are made with after-tax (non-deductible) dollars. In exchange for this, qualified withdrawals in retirement are entirely tax-free. This contrasts with traditional IRAs or 401(k)s, where contributions are often tax-deductible, but withdrawals are taxed in retirement.
Normal retirement age under social security is based on _____.
Answer: The worker's year of birth
The Social Security Administration defines 'full retirement age' (FRA) based on an individual's birth year. For those born in 1960 or later, the full retirement age is 67. This age determines when an individual can receive 100% of their Social Security benefits, with benefits reduced if claimed earlier and increased if claimed later.
When the owner of an insurance policy gives all of its rights to someone else, this is called ____.
Answer: Absolute assignment
An absolute assignment is the complete and permanent transfer of all rights and ownership of an insurance policy from the original policyholder to another party. This means the new owner gains full control over the policy, including the right to change beneficiaries, take out loans, or surrender the policy. It differs from a collateral assignment, which is a temporary transfer used as security for a loan.
Traditional comprehensive major medical insurance cover everything except:
Answer: First-dollar coverage
Traditional comprehensive major medical insurance typically does not provide 'first-dollar coverage.' This means that the insured is usually responsible for an initial amount (the deductible) before the insurance company begins to pay. It also often includes coinsurance and out-of-pocket maximums, which are mechanisms to share costs, not to cover from the very first dollar.
After seven years of employment, what fraction of the employer's contribution must be vested?
Answer: 100%
Under ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) and subsequent regulations, employer contributions to retirement plans must vest according to specific schedules. For many plans, a common vesting schedule is 'cliff vesting,' where an employee becomes 100% vested after a certain number of years, typically 3 or 5 years. Another common schedule is 'graded vesting,' where vesting occurs incrementally over several years, reaching 100% by the 7th year. Therefore, after seven years, 100% vesting is generally required.
What options does an insurer have if they discover that the insured has broken a material warranty:
Answer: Rescission of the policy
A material warranty is a statement made by the insured that is guaranteed to be true and is fundamental to the insurer's decision to issue the policy. If an insurer discovers that the insured has breached a material warranty (i.e., provided false information that was crucial to the underwriting decision), they generally have the right to rescind the policy. Rescission means the policy is treated as if it never existed, and the insurer can deny claims and return premiums.