PSI - NY Life, Accident and Health Practice
Exam 17-55, Just my cards + 199+ 75 (
TEST) (LOT)
Which policy provision permits the policy owner to take a specified number of days to examine
the contract, and allows for cancellation and a full refund if the policy owner rejects the terms or
costs? - ANSFree Look
When will a policy pay on a UCR basis? - ANSWhen particular benefits are not listed on a
payment schedule
Which type of rider reimburses health and social service expenses incurred in a convalescent or
nursing home facility? - ANSlong term care rider
Which of the following is exempted from the incontestability provision in insurance policies? -
ANSFraudulent misstatements
What does first dollar coverage mean? - ANSAs soon as covered medical expenses are
incurred, the policy begins to pay
What is the waiver of premium provision? - ANSIn a long term care contract, the premium is
waived after the insured has been confined for a specific period of time
According to the Time Payment of Claims provision, the insurer must make the payment
immediately after receiving proof of loss EXCEPT - ANSfor claims involving periodic payments
Which is a disadvantage to a flexible premium annuity? - ANSthe actual amount of the annuity
benefit cannot be determined in advance
When a policy or certificate containing an accelerated benefit provision is applied for or
delivered, the producer is responsible for providing that applicant a summary of coverage that
includes all of the following EXCEPT - ANSa detailed and comprehensive summary of the
accelerated benefit
which one of the following represents an advantage of obtaining a policy loan versus a
withdrawal? - ANSthe loan is not taxed while a withdrawal is taxed for amounts above the
contract cost basis
,How does a noncancelable policy differ from a guaranteed renewable policy? - ANSwith the non
cancelable policy the insurer may increase premiums only based on the terms of the policy
What does it mean if a health policy is conditionally renewable? - ANSInsurer may elect NOT to
renew only under the conditions specified in the policy
When the suicide clause is inserted in a life insurance contract, death by suicide is not covered
during the policy's initial: - ANS2 year period
What does coinsurance mean? - ANSThe insurer and the insured share expenses over the
deductible.
Which of the following must be given to the insurer within 20 days after occurrence or
commencement of any loss covered by the policy, or as soon thereafter as is reasonably
possible? - ANSNotice of claim
The right to change the beneficiary or dispose of the policy or its benefits in any manner one
chooses is reserved to the policy owner UNLESS which of the following is true? - ANSThe
policy owner has named an irrevocable beneficiary
Which of the following refers to how often a premium is paid? - ANSMode
All of the following are common exclusions from loss found in disability income policies EXCEPT
for that incurred while - ANSCommitting a misdemeanor
At which point are contractual death benefit settlement options determined and by whom are
they determined? - ANSAt the time the policy is purchased by the owner of the policy
All of the following are ownership rights EXCEPT - ANSSwitching the policy from one insured to
another
All of the following are TRUE regarding incomplete applications EXCEPT - ANSThe incomplete
application can be accepted with the missing information added later
A consumer report used to determine eligibility for insurance may include all of the following
EXCEPT - ANSMedical underwriting exam
All of the following are required signatures on a life insurance application EXCEPT - ANSThe
minor in a juvenile policy
Why are insurance policies considered conditional contracts? - ANSCertain conditions need to
be met to make the contract legally enforceable.
,When does insurable interest come into play in a life insurance policy? - ANSwhen the applicant
for the policy is not the insured
Which of the following occurs immediately after the application is submitted and the initial
premium paid? - ANSthe underwriting process begins
Obtaining consumer information reports under false pretenses is prosecutable by which of the
following? - ANSFair Credit Reporting Act
What is the purpose of Stranger-originated life insurance (STOLI)? - ANSthe policy is originated
primarily or solely for the purpose of resale
All of the following are classifications of risk EXCEPT - ANSnon-nicotine
What specific new procedures does the USA Patriot Act require of insurance companies? -
ANSEstablish an anti-money laundering program
What procedure is used by an insurer to protect itself in the event a dispute arises and the
applicant and the agent do not recall the changes that were made in a completed application? -
ANSThe applicant and possibly the agent initial any changes made.
What is a MIB report? - ANSmedical information on an applicant for assessing life or health
insurance risk
How do warranties differ from representations? - ANSa warranty is guaranteed to be true, a
representation is believed to be true to the best of one's knowledge.
If the insurer wishes to share an applicant's HIV status, the applicant must be given full notice of
all of the following EXCEPT - ANSthe treatment procedures that are covered by the policy.
Which of the following was specifically designed to address STOLI and IOLI practices? -
ANSNCOIL Act
Why is rehabilitation considered worthy of federal help under workers' compensation? - ANSit
reduces insurance losses and helps regain the worker's dignity
In a case where an individual's health is insured by both their own policy and their spouse's
policy, which policy pays in the event of an illness? - ANSThe individual's policy pays first, the
spouse's policy pays the remaining up to coverage amount.
The group conversion option is allowed for all of the following EXCEPT - ANSduring the annual
benefits enrollment period.
, What type of insurance should a company purchase if it wants to insure the life of its CEO? -
ANSkey person insurance
All of the following are tax qualified retirement plans EXCEPT - ANSSection 529 plan.
Why is relying solely on employer group life insurance generally considered inadequate for most
individual's needs? - ANSIt is financially insufficient to cover end of life expenses.
For an individual long-term care policy there is an annual dollar limit for tax deductions that is
based on which of the following? - ANSage
When can the premiums of an individually owned health insurance policy be deducted from the
individual's income tax? - ANSwhen the taxpayer's medical expenses exceed 7.5% of adjusted
gross income during a taxable year
In noncontributory plans, which percentage of eligible members must participate? - ANS100%
Short term disability insurance generally only covers injuries due to which of the following? -
ANSNon-occupational injuries
Managed care plans increase efficiency by all of the following means EXCEPT -
ANStransferring the management of costs to the insureds.
Under which situation must insurable interest exist between the applicant and insured at the
time of application? - ANSWhen a third-party applicant names themselves beneficiary
Which of the following is characteristic of a nonqualified plan? - ANSplan does not meet federal
guidelines for tax benefits
In a home healthcare benefit, all of the following are eligible expenses EXCEPT - ANSblood
transfusions
All of the following are requirements to qualify for Social Security disability benefits EXCEPT
when - ANSunable to work in occupation in which the worker was trained or educated
How long after being entitled to disability benefits will an individual be eligible to receive
Medicare benefits? - ANS2 years
Which of the following amends the Social Security Act to make Medicare secondary to group
health plans? - ANSTEFRA
Which of the following is TRUE of a point of service plan? - ANSA patient's care is coordinated
by an in-network primary care physician.
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