NYS Life, accident, and health insurance Exam (NY series 17-55)

NYS Life, accident, and health insurance Exam (NY series 17-55) Which type of life insurance policy is best suited for paying off the outstanding balance of a 30-year mortgage in the event of the insured's death? - CORRECT ANSWER-30- year decreasing term. How many days notice does the ACA require insurers to give before rescinding coverage? - CORRECT ANSWER-30 A signed good health statement may be requested by a life producer at the time of - CORRECT ANSWER-Policy Delivery Carol purchases a whole life policy that provides a choice of dividend options. This policy is required to include a statement that the dividends are - CORRECT ANSWERNot Guaranteeed Tim is confined to a nursing home but doesn't have a terminal illness. Which life insurance rider is designed to help pay for this type of expense? - CORRECT ANSWER-Long-term care benefit rider An insured is covered under a group long-term disability policy. Under this type of policy, the definition of disability based on any occupation typically applies - CORRECT ANSWER-After two years of disability Sylvia purchased an annuity for $100,000 from the proceeds of an inheritance. No further payments are permitted and the income stream begins in 15 years. This contract is a(n) - CORRECT ANSWER-Single premium deferred annuity Which of these is NOT a factor that influences group health insurance underwriting? - CORRECT ANSWER-Physical exams of group members What is the grace period required for an individual accident and health insurance policy with monthly premiums? - CORRECT ANSWER-10 days In regards to technology and the ACA, which of the following statements is correct? - CORRECT ANSWER-States which operate with an Exchange must offer an internetbased portal Insurable interest involves what assumption? - CORRECT ANSWER-One person benefits from another person's continued life Which of these policies is considered a whole life policy? - CORRECT ANSWER-Single premium life Which of the following would be considered an unfair claims settlement practice? - CORRECT ANSWER-Misrepresenting pertinent policy provisions relating to coverage after a loss A policyowner is permitted to take out a policy loan on a whole life policy at what point? - CORRECT ANSWER-When the policy has a cash value Which of these is NOT a factor during the health insurance underwriting process? - CORRECT ANSWER-Former residence New York workers compensation laws exclude benefits for disabilities caused by - CORRECT ANSWER-Intentional, self-inflicted injuries occurring on the job When premiums are determined, one factor would be the expenses of the - CORRECT ANSWER-Insurer Scott has a life insurance policy in which the dividends are left with the insurance company. This particular policy may be paid up when the cash value plus accumulated dividends - CORRECT ANSWER-equal the net single premium for the same face amount at the insured's attained age During open enrollment for Medicare Supplement coverage, an applicant MUST be at least - CORRECT ANSWER-There is no minimum age requirement What happens to the cash value of a market value adjusted annuity if it's surrendered prior to the end of the stated guarantee period? - CORRECT ANSWER-Subject to market value adjustment Which of the following contracts offer deferred taxation, flexible payments, a guaranteed interest rate, and death benefits equal to the cash value? - CORRECT ANSWERFlexible premium fixed annuity Tonya has been diagnosed with kidney failure and has group accident and health insurance through her large employer. Which of these accident and health plans will be primary during the months following her diagnosis? - CORRECT ANSWER-Her employer's group accident and health plan Which statement regarding the certificate of insurance is accurate? - CORRECT ANSWER-It indicates evidence of an employee's insurance coverage According to the ACA, the proportion of premium revenues spent on clinical services and quality improvements is called the - CORRECT ANSWER-Medical loss ratio