NY state insurance license practice exam questions/answers
Under what circumstance does an accident and health insurer have the right to request an
autopsy?
1. When the claim exceeds an amount specified in the policy
2. When 2 days have passed after death
3. When not prohibited by state law
4. When consent is given by the beneficiary Correct Answer: 3. When not prohibited by state
law
Which of the following accurately describes the "time limit on certain defenses"?
1. After a stated period of time, claims cannot be denied due to material misrepresentation on the
application
2. All claims can be disputed after two years
3. An insured cannot file a lawsuit within 90 days of the claim being filed
4. The right to return an accident and health policy must be within 10 days of policy delivery
Correct Answer: 1. After a stated period of time, claims cannot be denied due to material
misrepresentation on the application
Patrick purchased a long-term care policy. He has a health condition for which medical treatment
was recommended by a physician within 6 months prior to the policy's effective date. This
condition is called a(n)
1. antecedent condition
2. pre-existing condition
3. hazardous condition
4. grandfathered condition Correct Answer: 2. pre-existing condition
Which of the following describes coverage for the Medicare Part B coinsurance?
1. Only a Long-term care policy will cover Medicare Part B coinsurance
2. A Medicare Supplement optional benefit
3. A Medicare Supplement core benefit
,4. Medicare Part B does not require a coinsurance so no additional coverage is needed Correct
Answer: 3. A Medicare Supplement core benefit
Larry has a Major Medical Expense policy for his family with a $1,000 per family/per year
deductible and an 80/20 coinsurance provision. If Larry's family files four claims of $400, $800,
$100, and $700 in one year, how much will the insurance company pay?
1. $500
2. $800
3. $1,000
4. $1,200 Correct Answer: 2. $800
(($400 + $800 + $100 + $700 = $2,000. The insurance company pays 80% of $1,000
(outstanding balance after deductible is paid), or $800.))
Long-term care policies issued in New York must provide benefits for at least
1. 6 months
2. 12 months
3. 18 months
4. 24 months Correct Answer: 2. 12 months
Which of the following types of insurers limits the exposures it writes to those of its owners?
1. Restricted insurer
2. Limited insurer
3. Confined insurer
4. Captive insurer Correct Answer: 4. Captive insurer
Notice of information practices must be given to a policyholder at least
1. every year
2. every two years
3. every three years
,4. every four years Correct Answer: 3. Every three years
What is the elimination period of an individual disability policy?
1. Time period an insured must wait before coverage begins
2. Time period a disabled person must wait before benefits are paid
3. Time period after the policy issue date in which the provisions are still contestable
4. The point in time when benefits are no longer payable Correct Answer: 2. Time period a
disabled person must wait before benefits are paid
An individual long-term policy must be renewable
1. To age 65
2. To age 75
3. To age 85
4. For life Correct Answer: 4. For life
When the New York Superintendent of Insurance examines a licensee's insurance records, the
primary purpose is to determine
1. The licensee's sales volume
2. The solvency of the licensee's personal accounts
3. The number of insurers represented
4. The licensee's compliance with state insurance law regulations Correct Answer: 4. The
licensee's compliance with state insurance law regulations
Medicare supplement insurance that provides a preventative medical care benefit will often cover
1. respite care
2. hospitalization
3. custodial care
4. yearly physical examinations Correct Answer: 4. yearly physical examinations
, A family group accident and health insurance policy must continue coverage for each unmarried
child at least until age
1. 16
2. 18
3. 19.
4. 21 Correct Answer: 3. 19
When long-term care insurance is replaced, the insurer issuing the new policy cannot
1. impose a new pre-existing conditions exclusion
2. Charge higher premiums than applied under the replaced policy
3. Require a physical examination
4. Provide a lesser benefit than was available under the replaced policy Correct Answer: 1.
Impose a new pre-existing conditions exclusion
Accident and health insurance standard provisions require that
1. The policy, endorsements, and attached papers constitute the entire contract
2. Policies contain a coordination of benefits provision
3. Nonpayment of premium by the due date constitutes irrevocable cancellation by insured
4. The time for payment of claims may be waived by the insured Correct Answer: 1. The policy,
endorsements, and attached papers constitute the entire contract
Why does New York law require an insurance agent to examine the existing Medicare
Supplement policies of a prospective insured?
1. To uncover instances of unfair trade practices
2. To increase the agent's practical knowledge of insurance
3. To monitor insurance company compliance
4. To determine the suitability of potential changes Correct Answer: 4. To determine the
suitability of potential changes
An insured must notify an insurer of a medical claim within how many days after an accident?
Under what circumstance does an accident and health insurer have the right to request an
autopsy?
1. When the claim exceeds an amount specified in the policy
2. When 2 days have passed after death
3. When not prohibited by state law
4. When consent is given by the beneficiary Correct Answer: 3. When not prohibited by state
law
Which of the following accurately describes the "time limit on certain defenses"?
1. After a stated period of time, claims cannot be denied due to material misrepresentation on the
application
2. All claims can be disputed after two years
3. An insured cannot file a lawsuit within 90 days of the claim being filed
4. The right to return an accident and health policy must be within 10 days of policy delivery
Correct Answer: 1. After a stated period of time, claims cannot be denied due to material
misrepresentation on the application
Patrick purchased a long-term care policy. He has a health condition for which medical treatment
was recommended by a physician within 6 months prior to the policy's effective date. This
condition is called a(n)
1. antecedent condition
2. pre-existing condition
3. hazardous condition
4. grandfathered condition Correct Answer: 2. pre-existing condition
Which of the following describes coverage for the Medicare Part B coinsurance?
1. Only a Long-term care policy will cover Medicare Part B coinsurance
2. A Medicare Supplement optional benefit
3. A Medicare Supplement core benefit
,4. Medicare Part B does not require a coinsurance so no additional coverage is needed Correct
Answer: 3. A Medicare Supplement core benefit
Larry has a Major Medical Expense policy for his family with a $1,000 per family/per year
deductible and an 80/20 coinsurance provision. If Larry's family files four claims of $400, $800,
$100, and $700 in one year, how much will the insurance company pay?
1. $500
2. $800
3. $1,000
4. $1,200 Correct Answer: 2. $800
(($400 + $800 + $100 + $700 = $2,000. The insurance company pays 80% of $1,000
(outstanding balance after deductible is paid), or $800.))
Long-term care policies issued in New York must provide benefits for at least
1. 6 months
2. 12 months
3. 18 months
4. 24 months Correct Answer: 2. 12 months
Which of the following types of insurers limits the exposures it writes to those of its owners?
1. Restricted insurer
2. Limited insurer
3. Confined insurer
4. Captive insurer Correct Answer: 4. Captive insurer
Notice of information practices must be given to a policyholder at least
1. every year
2. every two years
3. every three years
,4. every four years Correct Answer: 3. Every three years
What is the elimination period of an individual disability policy?
1. Time period an insured must wait before coverage begins
2. Time period a disabled person must wait before benefits are paid
3. Time period after the policy issue date in which the provisions are still contestable
4. The point in time when benefits are no longer payable Correct Answer: 2. Time period a
disabled person must wait before benefits are paid
An individual long-term policy must be renewable
1. To age 65
2. To age 75
3. To age 85
4. For life Correct Answer: 4. For life
When the New York Superintendent of Insurance examines a licensee's insurance records, the
primary purpose is to determine
1. The licensee's sales volume
2. The solvency of the licensee's personal accounts
3. The number of insurers represented
4. The licensee's compliance with state insurance law regulations Correct Answer: 4. The
licensee's compliance with state insurance law regulations
Medicare supplement insurance that provides a preventative medical care benefit will often cover
1. respite care
2. hospitalization
3. custodial care
4. yearly physical examinations Correct Answer: 4. yearly physical examinations
, A family group accident and health insurance policy must continue coverage for each unmarried
child at least until age
1. 16
2. 18
3. 19.
4. 21 Correct Answer: 3. 19
When long-term care insurance is replaced, the insurer issuing the new policy cannot
1. impose a new pre-existing conditions exclusion
2. Charge higher premiums than applied under the replaced policy
3. Require a physical examination
4. Provide a lesser benefit than was available under the replaced policy Correct Answer: 1.
Impose a new pre-existing conditions exclusion
Accident and health insurance standard provisions require that
1. The policy, endorsements, and attached papers constitute the entire contract
2. Policies contain a coordination of benefits provision
3. Nonpayment of premium by the due date constitutes irrevocable cancellation by insured
4. The time for payment of claims may be waived by the insured Correct Answer: 1. The policy,
endorsements, and attached papers constitute the entire contract
Why does New York law require an insurance agent to examine the existing Medicare
Supplement policies of a prospective insured?
1. To uncover instances of unfair trade practices
2. To increase the agent's practical knowledge of insurance
3. To monitor insurance company compliance
4. To determine the suitability of potential changes Correct Answer: 4. To determine the
suitability of potential changes
An insured must notify an insurer of a medical claim within how many days after an accident?
