Social Insurance Q&A

Medicaid provides all of the following benefits EXCEPT

Income assistance for work-related injury

All of the following statements about Medicare Part B are correct EXCEPT

It is a compulsory program

How long is an open enrollment period for Medicare supplement policies?

6 months

All of the following individuals may qualify for Medicare health insurance benefits EXCEPT

Aretired person age 50

If one takes Social Security retirement benefits at age 62, what needs to be done at age 65 to qualify for Medicare?

Nothing

All of the following statements about Medicare supplement insurance policies are correct EXCEPT

They cover the cost of extended nursing home care

Which of the following must be present in all Medicare supplement plans?

Plan A

Which type of care is NOT covered by Medicare?

Long-term care

Which of the following statements concerning Medicare Part B is correct?

It pays for physician services, diagnostic tests, and physical therapy.

A Medicare supplement plan must have at least which of the following renewal provisions?

Guaranteed renewable

Which of the following is NOT covered under Plan A in Medigap insurance?

The Medicare Part A deductible

Which of the following statements pertaining to Medicare Part A is correct?

Medicare Part A is automatically provided when an individual qualifies for Social Security benefits at age 65.

Medicare Part A is automatically provided when an individual qualifies for Social Security benefits at age 65

20% of covered charges above the deductible

Which statement regarding qualifications for Social Security disability benefits is NOT true?

The individual must be at least 65 years old.

Which of the following statements is correct?

HMOs may pay for services not covered by Medicare.

Which of the following is INCORRECT concerning Medicaid?

It is solely a federally administered program

Which of the following is NOT covered under Part B of a Medicare policy?

Routine dental care

An insured becomes disabled at age 22 and can no longer work. She meets the definition of total disability under Social Security. What other requirement must the insured have met to receive Social Security disability benefits?

Have accumulated 6 work credits in the past 3 years

All of the following statements concerning Medicaid are correct EXCEPT

Medicaid is a state funded program that provides health care to persons over age 65, only

In order for an insured under Medicare Part A to receive benefits for care in a skilled nursing facility, which of the following conditions must be met?

The insured must have first been hospitalized for 3 consecutive days

Concerning Medicare Part B, which statement is INCORRECT?

It is fully funded by Social Security taxes (FICA)

The part of Medicare that helps pay for inpatient hospital care, inpatient care in a skilled nursing facility, home health care and hospice care, is known as

Part A

In which of the following situations would Social Security Disability benefits NOT cease?

The individual's son gets a part-time job to help support the family

A 63-year-old man is planning to be employed until age 68. When will he be eligible for Medicare?

Age 65, regardless of his employment status

All of the following individuals may qualify for Medicare health insurance benefits EXCEPT

A retired person age 50

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT concerning Medicare Part B coverage?

Part B coverage is provided free of charge when an individual turns age 65.

In which Medicare supplemental policies are the core benefits found?

All plans

Which of the following statements is NOT correct?

Medicare Advantage must be provided through HMOs.

An insured purchased an insurance policy 5 years ago. Last year, she received a dividend check from the insurance company that was not taxable. This year, she did not receive a check from the insurer. From what type of insurer did the insured purchase the policy?

Mutual

In order to maintain an insurance license, an agent will need to satisfy Florida's continuing education requirement of

24 hours of continuing education in every 2-year period

Which of the following would be considered false advertising?

Implying that the agent is the insurer

Which of the following may NOT be included in an insurance company's advertisement?

BThat its policies are covered by a state Guaranty Association

If an agent advises a policyholder to replace an insurance policy but only does so for the purpose of making commissions, the agent has committed an act of

Churning

How are state Insurance Guaranty Associations funded?

By their members - authorized insurers

In accordance with the Code of Ethics, agents must provide a completed application to

The prospective insured and the insurer

Who might receive dividends from a mutual insurer?

Policyholders

Continuing education requirements must be met every

Every 2 years

All of the following would be considered an insurance transaction EXCEPT

Obtaining an insurance license

Which of the following definitions would make it easier to qualify for total disability benefits?

The more liberal "own occupation

In reference to the standard Medicare Supplement benefits plans, what does the term standard mean?

All providers will have the same coverage options and conditions for each plan.