Chapter 16: Health Insurance Policy Provision Quiz
This set of flashcards provides a concise review of key health insurance concepts, including policy provisions, renewability types, claim processes, and contractual elements. Ideal for quick study or exam prep.
the insuring clause
states the scope and limits of the coverage
Key Terms
the insuring clause
states the scope and limits of the coverage
which of the following is not included in the policy face
exclusions
which of the following health insurance policy provisions specifies the health care services a policy will provide
insuring clause
x is insured with a disability income policy that provides coverage until age 65. this policy allows the insurer to change the premium rate for the overall risk class assigned. which of these renewability features doe this policy contain
guaranteed renewable
what type of renewability guarantees premium rates and renewability
noncancellable
with accidental death and dismemberment policies what is the purpose of the grace period?
gives the policyowner additional time to pay overdue premiums
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
the insuring clause | states the scope and limits of the coverage |
which of the following is not included in the policy face | exclusions |
which of the following health insurance policy provisions specifies the health care services a policy will provide | insuring clause |
x is insured with a disability income policy that provides coverage until age 65. this policy allows the insurer to change the premium rate for the overall risk class assigned. which of these renewability features doe this policy contain | guaranteed renewable |
what type of renewability guarantees premium rates and renewability | noncancellable |
with accidental death and dismemberment policies what is the purpose of the grace period? | gives the policyowner additional time to pay overdue premiums |
with optionally renewable health policies the insurer may | review the policy annually and determine whether or not to renew it |
when an insurance company sends a policy to the insured with an attached application, the elemnet that makes the application part of the contract between the insured and the insurer is called the | the entire contract provision |
an insured must notify an insurer of a medical claim within _______ days after an accident | 20 |
what must the policyowner provide to the insurer for validation that a loss has occurred | proof of loss |
which of the following provision specifies how long a policyowners health coverage will remain in effect if the policyowner does not pay the premium when its due | grace period |
which type of renewability best describes a disability income policy that covers an individual until the age of 65, but the insurer has the right to change the premium rate for the overall risk class | guaranteed renewable |
T sends proof of loss to her insurer for an acceptable medical expense claim under her individual health insurance policy. upon receipt the insurer must pay the benefits | immediately |
what is the initial requirement for an insured to become eligible for benefits under the waiver of premium provision | insurer must be under physician care must have a doctor certify that you meet the definition of disability as contained on the rider |
insurers may request a hearing within. ________ if their policy is rejected | 20 days |
P is a major medical policyowner who is hospitalized as a result of injuries sustained from participation in a carjacking. how will the insurer most likely handle this claim | claim will be denied |
T files a claim on his accident and health policy after being treated for an illness. the insurance company believes that T misrepresented his actual health on the initial insurance application and is therefore disputing the validity of the claim. the provision that limits the time period during which the company may dispute a claims validity is called | time limit on certain defenses |
K failed to pay a renewal premium within the time granted by the insurer. K then sends in a payment which the insurer subsequently accepts. which policy specifies that coverage may be restored in this situation | reinstatement |
S filed a written proof of loss for a disability income claim on Sept 1. The insurance company did not respond to the claim. S can take legal action against the insurer beginning | november 1 — must wait 60 days after written proof before legal action can be brought against the company |
the insured and insurance company will share the cost of covered losses under which health policy | payment of claims provision |
an insured pays premiums on an annual basis for an individual health insurance policy. what is the minimum amount of days for the grace period provision | 31 |
the clause in an accident and health policy which defines the benefit amounts the insurer will pay is called the | insuring clause |
an insurance company normally has 2 years to contest information provided on an accident and health applicaiton. this 2 year period begins on the date that the | insurer dates the policy |
which of the following statments best describes what the legal actions provision of an accident and health policy requirements | an insured must wait at least 60 days after proof of loss has been submitted before a lawsuit can be filed |
which of the following health insurance policy provisions specifies the health care services a policy will provide | insuring clause |
health insurance benefits not covered due to an act of war are | excluded by the insurer in the contract provisions |
which health policy clause specifies the amount of benefits to be paid | insuring |
which of the following policy provisions prohibits an insurance company from incorporating external documents into an insurance policy | entire contract |
an insurer must provide an insured with claim forms within ____ days after receiving notice of loss | 15 |
which of the following best describes a short term medical expense policy | nonrenewable |
what should an insured do if the insurer does not send claims forms within the time period set forth in a health policys claim forms provision | submit the claim in any form |
the notice of claims provision requires a policyowner to | notify an insurer of a claim within a specified time |