Life, Accident, And Health Combo Exam

Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment premiums are deductible to the employer as a business expense. This means that the employer can deduct the premiums paid for this insurance coverage as a business expense, reducing their taxable income. This deduction helps to lower the employer's overall tax liability and can be beneficial for their financial planning.

Home Health Care is the type of care received at home that usually involves therapy. This type of care is provided by healthcare professionals such as nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. They visit the patient's home to administer medical treatments, provide therapy sessions, and assist with activities of daily living. Home Health Care is often prescribed for individuals who have recently been discharged from the hospital or have a chronic illness or disability that requires ongoing medical attention and therapy.

Sue desires adult day care because it provides transportation to and from centers that have a variety of activities. Adult day care is a type of care that offers supervision, socialization, and activities for adults who need assistance or supervision during the day. It is designed to provide a safe and stimulating environment for individuals who may not be able to stay at home alone due to physical or cognitive limitations. Adult day care centers often offer transportation services to pick up and drop off participants, allowing them to engage in various activities and socialize with others.

If a person buys a Life insurance policy upon themselves, they would be considered to be both the policyholder/owner and the insured. However, if you buy a policy on someone else, such as your spouse, you are the policyholder/owner and your spouse is the insured person. The policyholder/owner of the policy has all the rights of ownership, such as the right to take a loan, take cash surrender and to name the beneficiary. Of course, you can’t buy a policy on another person unless you have an ‘insurable interest’ in that person at the time of application.

In a group prescription drug plan, the insurer typically pays a co-payment amount. A co-payment is a fixed amount that the insured person is required to pay for each prescription drug. This amount is usually a small percentage of the total cost of the drug, with the insurer covering the remaining cost. The co-payment helps to share the cost of the drug between the insured person and the insurer, making it more affordable for the insured person to access necessary medications.

A Blanket Accident Policy typically provides coverage for a large group of individuals, such as students at a public school. This type of policy is designed to cover accidents that occur on the premises or during school-sponsored activities. Since the question is asking for the group most likely to be covered under this type of policy, the answer is students at a public school. Factory workers, independent contractors, and office workers may have their own separate insurance policies or coverage provided by their employers.

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) applies to groups of 2 or more individuals. This means that any organization or entity that handles protected health information (PHI) and consists of at least two people is subject to HIPAA regulations. This ensures that the privacy and security of individuals' health information are protected when it is handled by healthcare providers, health plans, or healthcare clearinghouses, among others.

Variable annuities are invested in securities, hopefully maintaining a constant purchasing power, as a protection against inflation. This means that the value of the annuity can fluctuate based on the performance of the underlying investments. By investing in securities, the annuity has the potential to grow and keep up with inflation, providing a hedge against rising prices.

Bonnie should have her husband named as the revocable beneficiary because she wants to retain all of the rights of ownership. By naming her husband as the revocable beneficiary, Bonnie can change or revoke the designation at any time without needing her husband's consent. This gives her the flexibility to make changes to the beneficiary designation if her circumstances or wishes change in the future.

A Certificate of Insurance provides proof of insurance coverage and typically includes information such as the policyholder's name, policy number, coverage limits, and the effective dates of the policy. However, it does not include information about the cost of monthly premiums. This information is usually only known to the policyholder and the insurance company.

A Section 1035 Exchange refers to the replacement of one life insurance policy with another, allowing for the postponement of tax consequences. This exchange allows policyholders to transfer funds from one policy to another without incurring tax liabilities. It provides flexibility for policyholders to switch policies or insurance companies while maintaining the tax-deferred status of their investments.

The correct answer is "Limited Payment." In a limited payment policy, the policyholder chooses to pay premiums for a specified number of years, after which the policy is considered fully paid up and no further premiums are required. This type of policy allows the policyholder to have coverage for their entire life, but only pay premiums for a limited period of time.

Military personnel would be eligible to obtain SGLI because SGLI (Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance) is a life insurance program specifically designed for members of the military. It provides low-cost life insurance coverage to active duty military members, as well as members of the National Guard and Reserves. SGLI coverage is automatic for most military members, with the option to increase or decline coverage. It offers financial protection to military personnel and their families in the event of death or serious injury during their service.

The correct answer is "Avocation." Avocation refers to a person's hobbies or recreational activities. Life insurance premiums are determined by several factors, including the insured's avocation, as it can affect the risk of injury or death. Certain activities, such as extreme sports or dangerous hobbies, may increase the likelihood of accidents or fatalities, leading to higher premiums.

Liquidity refers to the ability to access cash or borrow against the cash value of a life insurance policy. In this case, the correct answer states that cash values can be borrowed at any time, indicating that the policyholder can access funds from the policy whenever needed. This feature provides flexibility and financial security to the policyholder.

The correct answer is Disability Buy Sell. This agreement specifies the terms and conditions for transferring the ownership of a business when one of the owners dies or becomes disabled. It ensures that the business can continue to operate smoothly and that the disabled owner or their family receives fair compensation for their share of the business.

A Variable Annuity has a payout that is contingent upon the profitability of the investment portfolio. This means that the amount of the payout will vary based on how well the investments in the portfolio perform. If the investments generate high returns, the payout will be higher, but if the investments perform poorly, the payout will be lower. This provides the potential for higher returns but also carries the risk of lower payouts if the investments underperform.

Equity Indexed Universal Life is a type of Universal Life policy that has an equity index as its investment feature. This means that the policy's cash value is linked to the performance of a specific equity index, such as the S&P 500. The cash value has the potential to grow based on the performance of the index, providing the policyholder with the opportunity to earn higher returns compared to traditional Universal Life policies.

Proceeds payable to a Life Insurance beneficiary in a lump sum are not taxable.

When employees are actively at work on the date coverage can be transferred to another insurance carrier, their coinsurance and deductibles carry over from the old plan to the new plan. This means that the employees do not have to start from zero and their previous payments towards coinsurance and deductibles will still count towards the new plan.

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) allow individuals to set aside pre-tax income to pay for medical expenses. This means that the money contributed to an HSA is deducted from the individual's taxable income, reducing their overall tax liability. The funds in the HSA can then be used to pay for qualified medical expenses without being subject to additional taxes. This makes HSAs a valuable tool for individuals to save money on healthcare costs while also providing a tax advantage.

Widows or Widowers of any age who have dependent children in their care are entitled to a monthly benefit after their spouse dies until their youngest child reaches age 16. At that time, the widow/widower’s benefits are ‘blacked-out’ until they become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits, which may be as early as age 60 for surviving spouses.

For example, a woman whose youngest child is age 6 becomes a widow at age 40. The widow will receive monthly benefits from Social Security until that child reaches age 16. At that time, the woman’s Social Security benefits will stop (she is now age 50) and she won’t receive anything further from Social Security until she reaches her earliest retirement age of 60. So, in this case, her benefits are ‘blacked-out’ for 10 years. It is during this time she needs to utilize the proceeds of her late husband’s life insurance policy.

The insurance company cannot cancel or void Riley's policy simply because he does not like it. The policy being non-cancellable means that the insurance company cannot cancel it unless certain specific circumstances occur, such as reaching the maximum age limit, non-payment of premiums, or discovering a misrepresentation within two years of application. However, personal preference or dissatisfaction with the policy does not give the insurance company the right to cancel it.

Own occupation provides a better benefit for the insured because it allows them to receive disability benefits if they are unable to perform the specific duties of their own occupation. This definition is more liberal compared to hazardous occupation or any occupation, which may have stricter criteria for receiving benefits. Liberal occupation is not a commonly used term in disability occupation definitions, so it is not relevant to the question.

Dr. John purchased a Business Overhead Expense Policy. This type of policy is designed to cover the overhead expenses of a business in the event that the owner becomes disabled and is unable to work. In this case, Dr. John's hands were injured, leaving him unable to practice dentistry for a year. The policy would help pay for his rent and other expenses during this time, allowing him to focus on his recovery without worrying about financial burdens.

The Reduction of Premium Dividend option would reduce a policy owner's next year's premiums. This option allows the policy owner to use the dividends earned on the policy to reduce the amount they need to pay for premiums in the following year. By choosing this option, the policy owner can effectively lower their out-of-pocket expenses for maintaining the policy.

Disability Income policies have a time deductible, instead of a dollar deductible. The period of time between the onset of a disability due to sickness or accident is the Waiting period, which is also known as the Elimination period, which is selected by the insured when they buy the policy. The longer it is, the lower the premium, and vice-versa. The probationary period limits coverage on new policies for pre-existing conditions.

If there is a material change in a Modified Endowment contract, a new 7-pay test is required. This means that if there are any significant changes to the contract, such as an increase in premiums or a change in the policy structure, the policyholder will need to undergo a new 7-pay test to determine if the contract still qualifies as a Modified Endowment contract. This test ensures that the contract continues to meet the requirements set by the IRS for tax purposes.

Under Common Disaster, the proceeds of a Life insurance policy will still go to the primary beneficiary if they outlive the insured by a specified number of days, often 30. However, if there is no primary beneficiary designated on a Life insurance policy at the time of an insured’s death, the proceeds will go to the contingent beneficiary. Underage children may be designated as primary beneficiaries, although they cannot sign a release.

Benefits paid to disabled employees, which are attributable to the employer's contribution, are subject to FICA withholdings for Social Security purposes. This means that a portion of these benefits will be deducted from the employee's paycheck to contribute to the Social Security program. FICA withholdings help fund Social Security benefits for disabled employees, ensuring that they receive financial support when they are unable to work due to a disability.

Most insurers offer a Children’s Rider, which covers all of the insured’s children up to a certain age for a flat fee, regardless of how many children there are or their health. Coverage usually ends at age 18 (or 21), at which time the child may convert their coverage to an individual Whole Life policy without evidence of insurability.

In Part 2 of the application, you would find information on an applicant's medical background.

The benefit received from the disability policy on the Key Executive will be tax-free.

Mutual insurers might pay dividends to policyholders, not stockholders. Mutuals are owned by their policyholders and do not issue stock. Instead, they issue ‘participating’ policies, where the policyholders might participate in the company profits in the form of dividends, which are never guaranteed.

Morbidity tables are to Health insurance, as mortality tables are to Life insurance. Morbidity tables measure the frequency of illness, sickness and disease at each age, and the actual number of individuals who incurred an illness, sickness or disease at each age. Morbidity tables are based upon the Law of Large numbers.

While all of the above are true about insurance contracts, an ‘aleatory’ contract is one that has an unequal exchange due to its uncertain outcome. For example, your client buys medical expense insurance, but never has a claim, while another client buys a policy today and has a large claim tomorrow. The outcome depends on chance. Remember, consideration is defined as the exchange of value, and need not be equal.

Moral hazard refers to the situation when an insured intentionally buys insurance with the intention of causing a loss and then filing a claim. This behavior is considered unethical and fraudulent as it involves intentionally manipulating the insurance system for personal gain. Moral hazards can lead to increased premiums for all policyholders and can undermine the integrity of the insurance industry.

A MEC is a life insurance policy whose premiums exceed what would have been paid to fund a similar type of life insurance with 7 annual premiums. In other words, since MECs build cash value too fast, they are considered to be an investment rather than life insurance. Although they are not illegal, a policy classified as a MEC loses its favorable tax treatment. Cash surrenders prior to age 59 ½ may lead to both taxes and penalties and loans are taxable as well.

A ‘material’ change could also cause an existing life insurance to become a MEC, such as decreasing the death benefit during the first 7 years of the policy or increasing the premium after the initial 7 year policy period. All MECs issued by the same insurance company to the same policy owner during any 12 month period will be treated as one MEC.

Insurers issue health insurance policies for delivery in many states, and each state has its own regulations and requirements for policies delivered to their residents. Instead of creating a separate policy form for each state, insurers attach the Conformity with State Statutes provision. This provision ensures that the policy complies with the specific regulations and requirements of the state where it is being delivered. By including this provision, insurers can ensure that their policies meet the necessary standards set by each state.

The correct answer is "The insured." Under a health insurance policy, benefits other than death benefits are typically paid directly to the insured. This means that the insured individual is entitled to receive any benefits that are not specifically designated for a beneficiary or assigned to a creditor.

Medicare is part of Social Security and beneficiaries are eligible for enrollment in Part A Hospital Insurance at age 65 at no premium charge. However, Part B of Medicare is designed to cover Physicians and related services for an additional premium charge.

A policy assignment transfers the owner's rights under the policy to the extent expressed in the assignment form. This means that the owner of the policy can transfer their rights to another person or entity, such as a bank or creditor. The assignee then becomes the new owner of the policy and is entitled to the benefits and rights associated with it. This is different from a beneficiary designation, which only designates who will receive the benefits upon the owner's death.

When a Whole Life Policy lapses or is surrendered prior to maturity, the cash value can be used to purchase a Single Premium policy for a reduced face amount. This means that instead of completely losing the value of the policy, the policyholder can use the accumulated cash value to buy a new policy with a lower face amount, potentially providing some level of coverage while reducing the premiums. This option allows the policyholder to make use of the cash value and maintain some form of insurance coverage.

Producers selling Variable Life need a state Life Insurance license and a federal Securities license. Although the cash value is not guaranteed, the minimum death benefit is, although the death benefit may increase above the minimum. Most insurers value the separate account on a quarterly basis.

A person with HIV may be declined for certain things, such as life insurance or certain job positions, due to the potential health risks associated with the condition. However, it is not always the case that they will be declined, as there are laws and regulations in place to protect against discrimination based on HIV status. Therefore, the statement "The person may be declined" is accurate.

At inception date, the face amount and death benefit of a Variable Life insurance policy are the same. However, although the minimum face amount is guaranteed, the death benefit may vary above the minimum if the separate account does well.

A person must be expected to die within 24 months from a sickness in order to be classified as "terminally ill". This means that their condition is severe and their life expectancy is limited to two years or less.

An insurance company must present an outline of coverage to a person at the time of application. This is to ensure that the person is fully informed about the coverage they are applying for and can make an educated decision. By providing the outline of coverage at the time of application, the insurance company is being transparent and giving the person the opportunity to review and understand the policy before committing to it.

A participating life insurance policy is a type of policy that allows the policyholders to receive dividends. These dividends are a portion of the insurance company's profits and are distributed to policy owners. Unlike stockholders who receive dividends from a company's profits, policy owners of participating life insurance policies are the ones who receive the dividends. Therefore, the correct answer is "Pays dividends to policy owners."

Limited Pay Whole Life insurance would be the right policy for this client because it provides both protection and savings. With this policy, the client pays premiums until retirement at age 65, and then the coverage remains in force for the rest of their life. This means that the client will have the protection they need throughout their working years, and they will also have a savings component that accumulates cash value over time. This policy offers a combination of lifelong coverage and a savings element, making it suitable for the client's needs.

Term insurance is less expensive than whole life at issue because it is pure protection and has no cash value. On level term, both the face amount (death benefit) and the premium remain level for the term of the policy, which may be 5, 10, 15 or even 20 years. However, since the premium is based upon the insured’s average age during the term, it will increase upon renewal.

Whole life is more expensive since it based upon the ‘level premium concept’, which states that since the level premiums paid are higher than needed to provide pure protection, a cash value (a savings account that belongs to the policy owner) will develop over a period of time. Since whole life premiums are higher than term insurance premiums, for the same amount of premium, less coverage could be purchased.

Ordinary life insurance includes Whole life, Term and Endowment, all of which base their rates and benefits upon the Commissioner’s Standard Ordinary Mortality Table, which predicts how long individuals will live on the average. Group life is not considered to be Ordinary life, since rates and benefits are based upon the characteristics of the group rather than the population in general.

The Medicare Supplement Benefit Plans are identified by letters A-L. These letters represent different standardized plans that offer additional coverage to Medicare beneficiaries. Each plan offers a different set of benefits, allowing individuals to choose the plan that best suits their needs.

The determining factor for whether insurance benefits are taxed or not is whether the premiums paid for the insurance were taxed or not. If the premiums were taxed, then the benefits will generally be tax-free. On the other hand, if the premiums were not taxed, then the benefits may be subject to taxation. Other factors such as contract provisions, sub-contract provisions, and state statutes may also play a role in determining the taxation of insurance benefits, but the key factor is whether the premiums were taxed or not.

A 20-pay whole life policy would endow when the insured reaches age 100 or until the insured's death. This means that after making 20 payments, the policy will continue until the insured reaches age 100 or passes away, at which point the policy will pay out the endowment benefit.

The death benefit in a Variable Universal Life Policy depends on the investment performance of the sub-account. This means that the amount of the death benefit can fluctuate based on how well the investments in the sub-account perform. If the investments perform well, the death benefit may increase. Conversely, if the investments perform poorly, the death benefit may decrease. This feature of variable universal life policies allows policyholders to potentially benefit from market gains, but also exposes them to the risk of market losses.

The term "chronically ill" refers to a person who has a long-term or persistent illness that affects their ability to perform everyday activities. In this context, the term is used to describe the inability to perform at least two Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). ADLs are basic self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, eating, and using the toilet. Therefore, the correct answer is "Chronically ill".

Although UL is a type of Whole Life insurance, the protection features of the policy are separate from the cash value account. Premiums paid are credited to the cash value where they earn tax deferred interest at the current rate. From this, the insurer subtracts their expenses, such as administrative expenses and the cost of mortality or death. While UL policies may contain surrender charges that apply in the early years of the policy, they cannot be offset by premium payments.

A prepaid plan is a type of medical insurance plan where the health care provider is paid a regular fixed amount for providing care to the insurer. In this plan, the health care provider does not receive additional compensation based on the procedures performed. This means that the insurer pays a set amount upfront for the coverage, regardless of the actual services used. This type of plan allows for predictable costs and encourages preventive care, as the insurer has already paid for the services in advance.

Medicare will pay full benefits in a Skilled Nursing facility for 20 days. This means that for the first 20 days of Bill's stay in the facility, Medicare will cover all the costs. After the 20th day, there may be a co-payment required or additional coverage options to consider.

In an individual long-term care insurance plan, the insured is able to deduct the premiums from taxes. This means that the premiums paid for the insurance plan are considered as a tax deduction and are not subject to income taxation. Therefore, no tax will be imposed on the benefits received from the insurance plan.

Custodial care is the correct answer because Mr. Smith requires assistance with activities of daily living such as dressing and bathing. Custodial care refers to non-medical assistance provided to individuals who cannot perform these tasks independently. This type of care focuses on helping individuals with their personal care needs and does not involve medical treatments or skilled nursing services.

The Internal Revenue Code allows certain policy holders to make a tax deferred exchange of one life insurance policy for another if certain criteria are met. The laws states that: 1) an ordinary life contract may be exchanged for another life insurance contract, or for an endowment or for an annuity; 2) an endowment may be exchanged for another endowment; and 3) an annuity may be exchanged for another annuity. An annuity or endowment cannot be exchanged for ordinary life insurance.

Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits cover two types of amounts: Principal and Capital. The principal amount refers to the sum of money that is paid out in the event of accidental death, while the capital amount is the sum of money paid out in the event of accidental dismemberment or loss of certain body parts or functions. These benefits provide financial compensation to the insured or their beneficiaries in case of accidental death or serious injury resulting in dismemberment.

The term "maximum benefit" refers to the upper limit of the total lifetime benefits that the insurer will pay. This means that there is a maximum amount of benefits that the insurer is willing to provide to the insured individual over their lifetime. Once this maximum benefit amount is reached, the insurer will no longer be responsible for paying any further benefits.

Annuity units represent shares in an investment account that are invested in the stock market. This means that when an individual purchases annuity units, they are essentially buying shares in an investment account that will be invested in stocks. The value of these units will fluctuate based on the performance of the stock market.

Multiple employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWAs) are groups of employers that come together to pool their risks and self-insure. This allows them to share the costs of providing health and welfare benefits to their employees. MEWAs are typically formed by employers in the same industry or geographic area, and they provide an alternative to traditional insurance plans. By pooling their risks, employers can potentially reduce costs and have more control over the design and administration of their employee benefits programs. MEWAs are regulated by federal and state laws to ensure they meet certain standards and protect the interests of participating employers and employees.

Insurance policies are legal contracts and their provisions are subject to interpretation by the courts, not the state Insurance Department.

Immediate annuities have no accumulation period and are usually purchased by clients with money they have been saving for retirement. If the annuitant selects a life payout with a 10 year period certain, payments are guaranteed to be made for at least 10 years, either to the annuitant or to a beneficiary if the client dies within the 10 year period. However, after 10 years there is no beneficiary, but payments will continue to the annuitant until they die. The period certain eliminates some of the risk.

Tim would receive Presumptive Benefits. Presumptive Benefits are provided to individuals who have specific disabilities that are presumed to be related to their employment. In this case, Tim's disability, being paralyzed and confined to a wheelchair, is likely a result of the car accident that occurred while he was working as an Administrative Assistant. Therefore, he would be eligible for Presumptive Benefits to help support him financially due to his disability.

If an annuitant dies before the annuitization occurs, the beneficiary will receive either the amount paid into the plan or the cash value of the plan, whichever is the greater amount. This means that the beneficiary will receive either the total amount that was paid into the plan by the annuitant or the current cash value of the plan, depending on which amount is higher.

Within 3 days of requesting an Investigative Consumer Report, an insurer must notify the consumer in writing that the report will take place. This notification is required by law to inform the consumer about the investigation and give them an opportunity to review the information being gathered. It ensures transparency and allows the consumer to be aware of the process and any potential impact on their insurance application or coverage.

Pure life, straight life or life income annuities are all the same thing, and have no beneficiary. If the annuitant dies, payments stop. However, a period certain annuity guarantees a certain number payments, even if the annuitant dies. For example, if an annuitant with a 10 year period certain dies after 5 years, payments would continue on to the beneficiary for another 5 years.

Decreasing Term life insurance is a type of life insurance where the face amount or coverage decreases over the term of the policy. This type of insurance is often used as Mortgage Protection coverage, where the coverage amount decreases in line with the outstanding mortgage balance. It is also commonly used by financial institutions who write Credit Life insurance for debtors. However, the premium for Decreasing Term life insurance does not go down as the coverage decreases. The premium remains level throughout the term of the policy.

On annuity partial distributions, the first money out is the interest portion, which is this cased is $15,000, all of which is taxable as ordinary income. If the annuitant is under age 59 ½, a 10% IRS premature distribution penalty could also apply.

Most new Medical Expense policies contain a probationary period that states that there is no coverage if a pre-existing sickness that the insured was treated for during a specified time prior to the new policy’s effective date reoccurs within a specified time after the new policy was issued. Also known as the pre-existing condition clause, the probationary period protects the insurer against adverse selection.

When Melanie pays only part of her total number of IRA premiums before she dies, only the premiums paid will be included in her estate. This means that the unpaid premiums will not be deducted from her estate, and any IRA funds will not be directed to the state. IRAs do have an effect on estates, as the value of the premiums paid will be included in the calculation of Melanie's estate.

The Cost of Living rider is designed make sure that the insured’s policy limit keeps pace with inflation. The rider costs extra as do future increases in coverage, although increases are not subject to insurability, meaning no physical exam is required.

Key Person Life Insurance provides coverage for a company in the event of a key person's death, specifically for the loss of leadership and reduction of profits resulting from it, as well as for the loss of previous business results. However, it does not reimburse the company for increased pension liability that may arise due to the key person's death. This means that if the key person's death leads to an increase in the company's pension liability, the insurance policy will not cover that particular expense.

Equity indexed annuities are a type of investment product that combines features of both fixed and variable annuities. They are designed to offer the potential for higher returns compared to traditional fixed annuities by tying the interest credited to the performance of a specific stock market index. Therefore, the statement "Seek higher returns" accurately describes the objective of equity indexed annuities.

Although life insurance proceeds are not subject to tax, the interest is. To find the tax free amount, divided $200,000 by 20 years, so $10,000 a year is tax free. Any amount received in excess of that amount is interest and is taxable as ordinary income.

The statement "Term is non-cancellable" is false because a term can be cancelled before its expiration or end date. A non-cancellable term means that it cannot be terminated or cancelled before its agreed-upon end date.

Limited-pay Whole Life (such as LP 65 or 20 PL) only require that the insured pay premiums for a limited period of time. For example, a LP 65 must be paid up by age 65 and a 20 PL must be paid up in 20 years. Straight Whole Life requires premiums to be paid until age 100, or prior death, which ever occurs first. However, both reach maturity at age 100.

If the spouse is the IRA owner's sole beneficiary and the owner dies before distributions begin, the surviving spouse can take withdrawals over her life expectancy, but withdrawals must start no later than the date on which the deceased IRA owner would have been age 70 1/2.

Or, the surviving spouse may elect to treat the IRA as being her own and start distributions when she turns age 70 1/2, with required minimum distributions based upon her life expectancy at that time.

By law, all cash value policy must contain Non-Forfeiture options or provisions, which are Cash, Reduced Paid-Up and Extended Term, which is the automatic option. After a policy lapses, the policy owner may select whichever option they want. If they don’t select an option with a certain period of time, the insurer must automatically give them the Extended Term option, where the cash value is used to buy a new term life policy for the same face amount as the prior policy for a specified period of time, which depends upon the insured’s age, the amount of cash value available and the face amount.

A sheltered plan is not a 401(k) arrangement. The other options, pure salary, bonus plan, and thrift plan, are all types of 401(k) arrangements commonly used for retirement savings. A sheltered plan, on the other hand, is not a recognized term or type of retirement plan.

Reciprocal insurers are unincorporated groups of individuals who pool their resources to provide insurance coverage for each other. Unlike large insurers, mutual insurers, and risk insurers, reciprocal insurers do not have a formal corporate structure. Instead, they operate on a reciprocal basis, with each subscriber assuming a portion of the risk and benefiting from the coverage provided by the other subscribers. This arrangement allows for more flexibility and direct involvement in the insurance process for the subscribers.

The word "level" in insurance refers to a fixed or constant amount, and "level term" specifically refers to a life insurance policy with a face amount that remains the same throughout the term of the policy. The face amount is the death benefit or the amount of money that will be paid out to the beneficiary upon the insured's death. Therefore, in this context, the correct answer is "face amount".

When an annuitant dies during the accumulation period of an annuity, the beneficiary will receive the accumulated value of the account, which includes all premiums paid in by the annuitant plus any accumulated interest. Of course, the interest will be taxable to the beneficiary.

The benefits received from a Business Overhead expense policy are taxable. This means that when an employer receives these benefits, they are required to report them as income and pay taxes on them.

When a policy owner with a terminal illness sells their life insurance policy to an investor, it is known as a Viatical Settlement. The policy owner assigns his ownership in his policy to an investor in return for a discounted current payment. The investor names himself as beneficiary and will receive tax free proceeds upon the death of the insured. Income received is not taxable to the former policy holder.

The correct answer is Disability Income Benefit. This rider allows the insured to waive the policy premium and instead receive a monthly income in the event of disability. This ensures that the insured can continue to receive financial support even if they are unable to work due to a disability.

Cost-containment refers to measures taken by insurers or healthcare systems to control or reduce healthcare costs. In this scenario, Leo's insurer is only willing to cover the cost of painkillers, which are a less expensive option compared to the operation to reduce the size of his tumor. This arrangement aligns with the concept of cost-containment as the insurer is trying to control costs by limiting coverage to less expensive treatments.

The interest credited under the Accumulation at Interest Option is taxable, contrary to the statement in the answer.

Interest Sensitive policies allow the policy holder to "dump" in additional funds to shorten the premium paying period. This means that the policy holder can make extra payments towards their policy, which will reduce the amount of time they need to pay premiums. This flexibility is attractive to policy holders who want to pay off their policy sooner and have more control over their premium payments.

Universal Life policies do not typically have a cash value account at a guaranteed interest rate and endowment insurance. Instead, they have a cash value account that earns interest based on the performance of underlying investments. The policy owner can access the cash value through withdrawals or loans, but any outstanding loans will reduce the death benefit.

On an annuity, the contract owner is the party who buys the annuity and receives proceeds when the contract is annuitized. The annuitant is the party whose life the annuity contract is based. The beneficiary receives the proceeds if the annuitant dies and is often the owner of the contract as well. There is no ‘insured’ in an annuity contract.

The replacing insurance company is responsible for obtaining a list of the applicant's contracts to be replaced, including a policy summary on the proposed Life Insurance in the communication with the existing company, and sending the existing insurance company a written notice of replacement. However, providing a copy of the Important Notice Regarding Replacement of Life insurance to the applicant is not the responsibility of the replacing insurance company.

A term health policy is non-renewable, meaning that it does not automatically renew at the end of the policy term. Once the term of the policy is over, the policyholder will need to apply for a new policy if they wish to continue their coverage. This is different from a guaranteed renewable policy, which allows the policyholder to renew their coverage without having to reapply or provide evidence of insurability.