C17 & C19 - Life Cycle Risks & Life Insurance
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Which retirement plan allows employer contributions to be deducted as business expenses?

  • DB plan
  • Non-qualified plan
  • 401(k) plan (correct)
  • IRA
  • What is a significant advantage of annuities in retirement planning?

  • They guarantee high returns
  • They provide unlimited withdrawal options
  • They can mitigate longevity risk (correct)
  • They offer immediate tax deductions
  • Which component of the Affordable Care Act is known for its potential impact on health care costs?

  • Veterans Health Administration
  • HIPAA regulations
  • Accountable Care Organizations (correct)
  • Medicare Part A
  • What are the key parts of the Medicare Health Insurance Program?

    <p>Part A, Part B, Part C, Part D (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue is a significant financial problem for Social Security?

    <p>Insufficient contributions from younger workers (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by the term 'human life value' in the context of insurance?

    <p>The potential income a deceased person would have earned if they had lived. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of the Waiver of Premium rider in a whole life insurance policy?

    <p>It allows the policyholder to skip premium payments if disabled. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of life insurance is characterized by fluctuating premiums that can change each year?

    <p>Term life insurance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a living benefit from a death benefit in life insurance?

    <p>Living benefits can be used for various expenses during the insured's life; death benefits are paid upon death. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes group life insurance?

    <p>It covers multiple people under a single policy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the cost of death protection calculated?

    <p>(#dying / #alive) x $1,000 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a contributory plan, who is responsible for the contributions?

    <p>Both the employer and employee share the contributions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between cash employment and non-cash employment benefits?

    <p>Cash benefits are quantifiable monetary amounts; non-cash benefits include services or products. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a qualified plan from a non-qualified plan in terms of tax benefits?

    <p>Qualified plans are deductible as business expenses until benefits are received. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of life insurance accumulates cash value over time?

    <p>Whole life insurance (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes the concept of nondiscrimination in group insurance?

    <p>It ensures equal coverage for all group members regardless of health. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the reserve in life insurance represent?

    <p>The funds set aside to pay potential claims that exceed actual contributions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one key feature of the Accidental Death Benefit rider?

    <p>It doubles the death benefit if death occurs from an accident. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of noncontributory plans?

    <p>They depend solely on employer contributions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes term life insurance from whole life insurance?

    <p>Whole life insurance offers lifelong coverage, while term life covers a specific period only. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which life insurance feature allows an insured to purchase more coverage without a medical exam?

    <p>Rider of Guaranteed Insurability Option (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Non-qualified retirement plan

    A retirement plan where employer contributions aren't tax-deductible as business expenses unless treated as employee compensation.

    OASDHI program

    Old-age, survivors, disability, and health insurance program (Social Security).

    Social Security benefits

    Benefits received based on work history and qualifications.

    Medicare Part A

    Covers hospital care and related services following treatment or procedures.

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    Medicare Part D

    Covers prescription drugs.

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    Whole life insurance after-tax value

    The remaining value of a whole life insurance policy after taxes are considered.

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    Waiver of Premium

    A life insurance rider allowing policyholders to skip premiums during disability or unemployment.

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    Accidental Death Benefit

    Additional payout to beneficiaries in case of accidental death, often double the base death benefit.

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    Group Life Insurance

    Life insurance provided by an employer to multiple employees with lower premiums, less customization.

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    Individual Life Insurance

    Life insurance purchased directly by an individual, customized, higher cost.

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    Total Compensation

    All non-cash benefits offered by employers to employees, including insurance, assistance, etc.

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    Contributory Plan

    Employee benefit plan requiring employee contributions to the plan.

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    Qualified Plan

    Employee benefit plan deductible by the employer and not taxed until received as benefits.

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    Life Cycle Risks

    Potential financial exposures throughout a person's life, including mortality, morbidity, and disability.

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    Statistical Tables (mortality, longevity, morbidity, disability, annuity)

    Data used to estimate the likelihood of death, lifespan, sickness, disability, or annuity payouts, crucial for life insurance.

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    Human Life Value

    Estimating the economic worth of a deceased person's future income.

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    Term Life Insurance

    Provides death protection for a specific period, with premiums increasing over time, only paid if insured dies within the term period.

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    Whole Life Insurance

    Provides lifetime death protection with level premiums, accumulating cash value.

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    Living Benefit

    Life insurance payouts while the insured is alive, often for specific needs. Tax implications depend on the use of funds.

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    Cash vs. Non-Cash Employment-Based Benefits

    Cash benefits (direct wages) are taxable; non-cash benefits (like perks/benefits) are non-taxable.

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    Capitalization Approach

    Estimating the value of a person's future earnings by considering their reserves and income.

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    Study Notes

    C17 - Life Cycle Risks/Exposures

    • Understand various life cycle risks, such as mortality, longevity, morbidity, disability, and annuity.
    • Be proficient with statistical tables for these factors.
    • Evaluate economic value of human life (deceased), including income they'd have acquired if they survived.
    • Assess needs of dependents (financial).
    • Know capitalization approach (principal reservation + income).
    • Differentiate between cash (taxable) and non-cash (non-taxable) employment-based benefits.

    C19 - Life Insurance

    • Understand how life insurance works through pooling and discounted mortality rate calculations.
    • Calculate cost of death protection (#dying/#alive) * $1,000.
    • Differentiate between term, whole, universal (type a/b), and variable life insurance.

    Term Life Insurance

    • Year-to-year premiums, premiums increase annually, pure death protection.
    • Only insured during policy period.

    Whole Life Insurance

    • Lifetime protection, fixed-premium.

    Universal Life Insurance

    • Guaranteed minimum interest rates based on only bonds.
    • Flexible death benefits.
    • Face amount increases as cash accumulates.

    Variable Life Insurance

    • Mutual fund based (risky).
    • Value depends on stock performance.
    • Fixed premiums.

    C20 - Whole Life Insurance Policy Provisions

    • Understand the level premium payment method, reserve (cash value) accumulation.
    • Understand cash value accumulation for meeting saving needs.
    • Know difference between living and death benefits and associated tax implications.
    • Know about living benefits (e.g., terminal illness coverage) — typically tax-free if used for qualified expenses, otherwise potentially taxable.
    • Understand death benefits (lump sum paid upon death), typically tax-free but may be taxable if estate related.
    • Calculate after-tax value of a terminated whole life insurance policy.
    • Know life riders like waiver of premium and accidental death benefit features.

    Group vs Individual Life Insurance

    • Group Life Insurance: Offered by employers, covers multiple people under one policy, generally lower premium, limited customization, and limited portability if you leave the group.
    • Individual Life Insurance: Purchased by an individual, tailored coverage, higher cost, independent of employment or group affiliations.

    C21 - Retirement Plans

    • Define qualified versus non-qualified retirement plans (and their features).
    • Know basic retirement types (e.g., DC, DB plans, 401(k), IRA).
    • Understand advantages and disadvantages of each type of plan.
    • Be familiar with annuities: types, options, advantages/disadvantages, and how they mitigate longevity risk.

    C22 - Health Care System

    • Understand U.S. Health Care System: its operation, costs, and changes.
    • Understand advantages and disadvantages of the system.

    C18 - Social Security

    • Understand what the acronym OASDHI program stands for
    • Discuss financial problems of Social Security and some potential fixes.
    • Understand how you qualify for Social Security benefits, and when benefits can be received.

    Medicare Coverage

    • Explain components of the Medicare Health Insurance Program.
    • Medicare parts A, B, and D coverage specifics.

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    Explore the critical concepts of life cycle risks, including mortality and longevity, and the intricacies of life insurance. This quiz covers understanding of statistical tables, life insurance types, and economic evaluations regarding dependents and deceased individuals. Test your knowledge on term, whole, and universal life insurance models.

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