If Lois cancels her health insurance policy, the insurer will
Detailed Answer
D is correct. It is standard procedure when an insured cancels for the
insurer to issue a short-rate refund and retain a portion of the
unearned premium to cover its expenses.
2
Carmen gets her health insurance policy on May 1, and on May 3 she
decides she doesn’t want it and returns it to the company. On May 6,
she is hit by a car. The company
Detailed Answer
D is correct. Carmen canceled the contract by returning it, and the
fact that she later had an accident and regretted her decision has no
legal weight.
3
CeeCee’s policy is guaranteed renewable. Which of the following may
the insurer not do?
Detailed Answer
C is correct. The insurer is not permitted to increase the premium for
an individual policy.
4
George has a noncancelable policy. Which of the following may the
insurer do?
Detailed Answer
A is correct. For all types of insurance, the insurer is permitted to
cancel a policy for nonpayment of premium.
5
The longer the benefit period
Detailed Answer
A is correct. If an insured selects a long benefit period the insurer will
have to charge more premium because it is assuming more risk.
6
Which definition of total disability is more favorable to the insured?
Detailed Answer
A is correct. The inability to perform the duties of one’s own occupation may provide benefits not provided by a policy that pays only for the inability to work in any occupation.
7
Which of the following statements is not true about partial disability?
Detailed Answer
C is correct. Many forms of sickness do not result in total disability.
8
Brandon injures his back working at a warehouse. Six months later, he is well enough to go back to work lifting boxes. Two weeks into working, however, he strains his back again and has to go back on bed rest. This is an example of a
Detailed Answer
C is correct. When a disabling injury is related to an earlier injury, it
is an example of a recurrent disability.
9
Lee is helping a friend move his pool table when he strains his back,
causing a disability. The insurer declines coverage, saying the injury
was not accidental under the terms of Lee’s policy. Lee’s policy must
include
Detailed Answer
B is correct. This is an example of an accidental means definition of
disability.
10
Most often, LTD policies provide benefits
Detailed Answer
D is correct. Most LTD policies do provide benefits until age 65.