CLMS CERTIFICATION FINAL PAPER
UPDATED SCRIPT PREMIUM QUESTIONS
AND PREMIUM SOLUTIONS FULLY
REVIEWED
⩥ True or False: Because Patrick's three-week absence for surgery was
approved and paid for under the workers' compensation program, he
does not need coverage under the FMLA. The time will only be covered
by workers' compensation.
Answer: False - It is important to know that when an absence qualifies
for WC, and a claim is denied under WC, this does not impact FMLA.
⩥ Tracy, who lives in Texas, requests an absence of five weeks to care
for her terminally ill mother. At the end of week three, her mother passes
away and Tracy remains out to tend to funeral services and take
bereavement time. Tracy's employer informs her that weeks one through
three will be covered under federal FMLA. However, since her mother
passed away at the end of week three, her absence is no longer covered
under the federal FMLA. Tracy is entitled to five days of bereavement
leave, but she will need to return at the beginning of week five of her
original request. The state of Texas does not have a state FMLA leave.
The federal FMLA and bereavement leave do not run concurrently as it
is not a qualified event under the federal FMLA. There are some states,
such as Oregon, which do cover bereavement as part of their state leave
laws. Which regulation or program directs the requirement of Tracy's
return to work one
,Answer: Company policy
⩥ Workers' compensation covers which of the following benefits?
A. Income replacement
B. Death benefits to dependents
C. Medical coverage in addition in income replacement
D. All of the above
Answer: D
⩥ James was hire on Sept. 1. When he injures himself in Peru, the two
days he spends in a local hospital on May 16 and 17 count towards his
FMLA leave. He is able to return to work on May 19. However, on May
22, he calls in sick as a result of neck pain, and the absence lasts 14
work days. He returns on June 11. Yes or No: On Nov. 5, James injures
himself again and needs 14 weeks off. using the "calendar year"
counting method, will James exhaust his 12 weeks of leave?
Answer: No
⩥ True or False: An employer may use an employee's genetic
information if the employee is exhibiting related health issues that may
impact the safety of the employee or others around the employee.
Answer: False
⩥ What specific information is protected by HIPAA?
, A. An individual's past, present or future physical or mental health
condition
B. The provision of healthcare to an individual
C. The payment for the provision of healthcare
D. All of the above
Answer: D
⩥ Which of the following examples would NOT qualify as a serious
health condition:
A. Fri/Mon absence due to allergies, with a non-working weekend in
between
B. Morning sickness as a result of a normal pregnancy without
complications
C. Bi-annual colonoscopy prep day and procedure
D. Bringing a parent to a one-hour physical therapy appointment
Answer: C
⩥ True or False: The individual with the serious health condition must
always be under a treatment plan.
Answer: False
UPDATED SCRIPT PREMIUM QUESTIONS
AND PREMIUM SOLUTIONS FULLY
REVIEWED
⩥ True or False: Because Patrick's three-week absence for surgery was
approved and paid for under the workers' compensation program, he
does not need coverage under the FMLA. The time will only be covered
by workers' compensation.
Answer: False - It is important to know that when an absence qualifies
for WC, and a claim is denied under WC, this does not impact FMLA.
⩥ Tracy, who lives in Texas, requests an absence of five weeks to care
for her terminally ill mother. At the end of week three, her mother passes
away and Tracy remains out to tend to funeral services and take
bereavement time. Tracy's employer informs her that weeks one through
three will be covered under federal FMLA. However, since her mother
passed away at the end of week three, her absence is no longer covered
under the federal FMLA. Tracy is entitled to five days of bereavement
leave, but she will need to return at the beginning of week five of her
original request. The state of Texas does not have a state FMLA leave.
The federal FMLA and bereavement leave do not run concurrently as it
is not a qualified event under the federal FMLA. There are some states,
such as Oregon, which do cover bereavement as part of their state leave
laws. Which regulation or program directs the requirement of Tracy's
return to work one
,Answer: Company policy
⩥ Workers' compensation covers which of the following benefits?
A. Income replacement
B. Death benefits to dependents
C. Medical coverage in addition in income replacement
D. All of the above
Answer: D
⩥ James was hire on Sept. 1. When he injures himself in Peru, the two
days he spends in a local hospital on May 16 and 17 count towards his
FMLA leave. He is able to return to work on May 19. However, on May
22, he calls in sick as a result of neck pain, and the absence lasts 14
work days. He returns on June 11. Yes or No: On Nov. 5, James injures
himself again and needs 14 weeks off. using the "calendar year"
counting method, will James exhaust his 12 weeks of leave?
Answer: No
⩥ True or False: An employer may use an employee's genetic
information if the employee is exhibiting related health issues that may
impact the safety of the employee or others around the employee.
Answer: False
⩥ What specific information is protected by HIPAA?
, A. An individual's past, present or future physical or mental health
condition
B. The provision of healthcare to an individual
C. The payment for the provision of healthcare
D. All of the above
Answer: D
⩥ Which of the following examples would NOT qualify as a serious
health condition:
A. Fri/Mon absence due to allergies, with a non-working weekend in
between
B. Morning sickness as a result of a normal pregnancy without
complications
C. Bi-annual colonoscopy prep day and procedure
D. Bringing a parent to a one-hour physical therapy appointment
Answer: C
⩥ True or False: The individual with the serious health condition must
always be under a treatment plan.
Answer: False
