Life and Health California Exam Long-Term Care Insurance 2

Question 1

Which LTC policy provision ensures that if the policyholder lapses a policy due to cognitive impairment, the policy can be reinstated?

Accepted Answer

Third-party notification provision

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Nonforfeiture benefit

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Guaranteed renewability

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Alternate plan of care

Question 2

An 'inflation protection' rider on an LTC policy is important because:

Accepted Answer

It increases the daily benefit amount over time to keep pace with rising care costs

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It prevents the premium from increasing with age

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It locks in the daily benefit at the rate in effect when the claim is filed

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It extends the benefit period automatically each year

Question 3

Under a qualified LTC policy, benefits paid to the insured for long-term care are generally treated for federal income tax purposes as:

Accepted Answer

Tax-free up to a per-diem limit set by the IRS

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Fully taxable ordinary income

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Subject to capital gains tax

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Taxable only if benefits exceed actual costs

Question 4

Under California LTC insurance law, insurers must offer a 'nonforfeiture benefit' option, which provides:

Accepted Answer

Reduced paid-up coverage if the policy lapses after a specified period of premium payments

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A refund of all premiums paid upon cancellation

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A cash surrender value equal to 50% of premiums paid

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Conversion to a Medicare supplement policy upon lapse

Question 5

A long-term care policy's 'pool of money' benefit structure means:

Accepted Answer

The policy pays a fixed daily amount until a total lifetime maximum is exhausted

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Multiple policyholders share a common benefit pool

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Benefits are paid from a government-funded pool supplemented by premiums

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The insurer pools premiums to invest in long-term care facilities

Question 6

Which setting is covered by most comprehensive long-term care insurance policies?

Accepted Answer

Nursing home, assisted living, and home care

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Acute care hospital stays only

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Only skilled nursing facilities

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Only adult day care centers