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The following statements are about concepts related to the underwriting function within a health plan. Select the answer choice containing the correct statement.
Suggested Answer: D
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37 comments · newest first
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Shantell
11 months ago
Five years for premium rates? That seems a bit long, right?
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Josephine
11 months ago
D is definitely the right choice here, makes sense!
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Jestine
12 months ago
Wait, are HMOs really required to medically underwrite all groups?
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Shawnna
12 months ago
Totally agree, it's all about risk perception!
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Tashia
1 year ago
Anti selection is a real issue in health insurance.
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Orville
1 year ago
I definitely recall that underwriters look at group size and stability, so I think D could be the right choice here.
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Portia
1 year ago
The five-year premium guarantee sounds familiar, but I feel like it might vary by plan or state regulations.
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Brande
1 year ago
I think I saw a practice question about HMOs and underwriting, and I’m pretty sure they don’t medically underwrite all groups.
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Latonia
1 year ago
I remember studying anti-selection, but I’m not sure if it’s about people thinking they’re healthier or if it’s the opposite.
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Verda
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by the wording of some of these options. I may need to re-read the question a few times to make sure I fully understand what each statement is saying before selecting an answer.
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Whitley
1 year ago
This is a good test of my knowledge on health insurance underwriting. I feel like I have a solid grasp of these concepts, so I'm going to go with my first instinct on the correct statement.
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Jenelle
1 year ago
Okay, let me think this through step-by-step. The key things to focus on are the specific details about anti-selection, HMO requirements, premium guarantees, and the factors underwriters consider. I think if I analyze each option closely, I can figure out the right answer.
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Anglea
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. The concepts around underwriting and group health plans can be tricky. I'll need to carefully read through the options to make sure I understand which one is correct.
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Ceola
1 year ago
This question seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty confident I can identify the correct statement about health plan underwriting.
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Trevor
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know vxconfigd is important for Veritas, but I can't remember if that's the specific daemon for the interface. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Gilma
1 year ago
I'm pretty sure the answer is A, but I'll double-check the details just to be sure.
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Laurel
1 year ago
Wait, so the underwriters are looking at the group's 'activities'? Like, are they checking if the group has a bowling team or something?
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Pansy
1 year ago
Yeah, they're not checking for bowling teams. They're looking at things like the group's overall health and potential risks.
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Adelina
1 year ago
D) When evaluating the risk for a group policy, underwriters typically focus on such factors as the size of the group, the stability of the group, and the activities of the group.
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Gilberto
1 year ago
Yes, they look at factors like the group's size, stability, and the type of activities they engage in to assess risk.
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Hui
1 year ago
D) When evaluating the risk for a group policy, underwriters typically focus on such factors as the size of the group, the stability of the group, and the activities of the group.
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Kyoko
1 year ago
A) Anti selection refers to the fact that individuals who believe that they have a less-than-average likelihood of loss tend to seek healthcare coverage to a greater extent than do individuals who believe that they have an average or greater-than-average like
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Carin
1 year ago
A) Anti selection refers to the fact that individuals who believe that they have a less-than-average likelihood of loss tend to seek healthcare coverage to a greater extent than do individuals who believe that they have an average or greater-than-average like
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Ceola
2 years ago
Option B is the way to go. Federally qualified HMOs are required to underwrite all groups, right?
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Lezlie
1 year ago
Definitely. It's an important part of the underwriting process to determine the appropriate premium rates for each group.
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Clay
1 year ago
That makes sense. It helps ensure that the health plan is able to accurately assess the risk of each group.
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Kristin
1 year ago
Yes, that's correct. Federally qualified HMOs are required to medically underwrite all groups applying for coverage.
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Dewitt
2 years ago
I'm going with C. Five-year premium rate guarantees? That's gotta be a trick question!
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Viva
2 years ago
Option A sounds right to me. Anti-selection is when individuals who believe they have a higher risk of loss seek coverage more often.
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Pamella
1 year ago
Yes, option A is the correct statement. Anti-selection plays a big role in how individuals seek healthcare coverage.
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Valentine
1 year ago
Option A is definitely the right choice. Anti-selection is an important concept in underwriting.
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Cassandra
1 year ago
I agree, option A is the correct statement. It's all about individuals seeking coverage based on their perceived risk.
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Leana
1 year ago
I think option A is correct. Anti-selection is when individuals with lower risk seek coverage more.
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Shoshana
2 years ago
I think option D is the correct answer. Underwriters do focus on factors like group size, stability, and activities when evaluating risk for a group policy.
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Gilberto
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think A could also be correct. Anti selection makes sense in this context.
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Vernell
2 years ago
I agree with Ashleigh, underwriters do focus on factors like group size and stability.
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Ashleigh
2 years ago
I think the correct statement is D.